"ShadyAchmed" <ShadyAchmed.39j3s6@no-mx.forums.vistaheads.com> wrote in
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> I have gigabyte EX38-DS4, X9650 @3.5Ghz, Patriot (PC8500) 1066 DDR2
> memory and am running Vista x64 premium.
>
> I have had nothing but stability issues w/ fully populated memory banks
> @ 8Gb. I was about to go back to XP when I saw a thread discussing the
> fact that Vistax64 doesn't seem to like 8Gb installed w/ all memory
> banks populated. Some have re-installed Vista w/ 2Gb active and then
> populating the remainder. I didn't have any luck there.
>
> I ended up ripping out one stick of DDR2 and living w/ 6Gb. My system
> is hauntingly stable. I have run the system through a torture test and
> it performed flawlessly... I have now OC'd and its all good - go
> figure!?!
>
> If I install the last stick - BSoD and relentless program closures...
> %^#$!!
>
> If U R having BSoD issues and are running 8Gb, or are fully populating
> your memory banks, try taking a stick out and seeing if your systems
> stops crashing.
>
> I'm pissed! I went Vistax64 route to take advantage of the increased
> addressing capability.
>
> Thank U Bill Gates! Senior Es-wipe!
>
>
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I have a gigabyte P35-DS4, Q6600 @3.2Ghz, Generic 8gb DDR2 800Mhz @ 1.8V
running Vista Business x64.
I think it will be a hardware issue rather than a vista issue.