I recently built a new computer from scratch with high end components and installed Windows Vista 64-bit.
I was having major issues with the system freezing permanently and randomly during use.
I would run windows memory diagnostic software and it did not find any hardware errors.
I had a 4 gig dual channel memory kit installed in the first 2 dimm slots on my motherboard.
I tried changing the memory to the last two dimm slots and the computer then seemed to work for a while but ultimately started freezing again.
Windows would also occasionally crash fatally to a blue error screen.
I then switched the memory to the 1st and 3rd dimm slots(both blue colored slots) and now Windows hasn’t froze or crashed in days.
Can anyone tell me why this last solution might have worked?
I have an Asus Maximus Extreme motherboard:
http://www.dvhardware.net/news/asus_maximus_extreme_xf.jpg
And 4g of OCZ Platinum Enhanced DDR3 memory
Thanks
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I see your problem.
You are running Windows Vista. There is no hope for you. Get Linux or ‘upgrade’ to Windows XP. Better yet, buy a Mac.
It’s because those colour indication indicates that they are running in parallel. When you plugged in your RAM into slot 1 & 2 (Blue & Pink or whatever colour that is) the motherboard gets confused.
You should at least consult the documentation first before assembling your own PC but I guess everything’s well since you already find out about it.