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Why does my computer suck????

I started another thread that was a little more direct to the point. But basically I am running my RAM in different banks now. It works great but pretty much makes the other slots useless as I can't run them dual channel without a matched pair. I am going to call Mwave.com and try to get to...
- MulletLover
- Post #64
- Nov 2, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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2 Sticks of Memory - Not Good

I talked to a tech at Crucial yesterday and they said that the RAM must not be matched exactly and to put them into two different banks. So I have 1 in slot 1 and 1 in slot 2. This works, no more crashing, games play fine, but I am still pissed that Mwave put this together as dual channel...
- MulletLover
- Post #10
- Nov 2, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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1991 Mustang 99,000 miles 2004 Focus 28,000 miles
- MulletLover
- Post #258
- Nov 1, 2005
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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2 Sticks of Memory - Not Good

I'll see what I can do. I did suspect a motherboard problem but I want to check my other options before RMA'ing.
- MulletLover
- Post #8
- Nov 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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2 Sticks of Memory - Not Good

No, I'm not overclocking. I ran the RAM stress test on Prime95. The Mobo, CPU and RAM were assembled and "TESTED" by Mwave.com Apparently, they don't really test this stuff. How do I know what timings to adjust to get them to work together?
- MulletLover
- Post #5
- Nov 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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2 Sticks of Memory - Not Good

Dual channel kit? The sticks are in the right slots. I reflashed the BIOS with the newest version. I didn't run memtest86 but I ran Prime95 and I had no errors.
- MulletLover
- Post #3
- Nov 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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2 Sticks of Memory - Not Good

The system I just build has two sticks of Crucial 512mb DDR400. When both sticks are in at the same time, the computer locks up, won't play games and just works terribly. When I try each stick on its own, the computer works great. Games play fine, no freezing. Both sticks function great on...
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- Thread
- Nov 1, 2005
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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Why does my computer suck????

UPDATE: Well I checked the RAM once before but I figured at this point I am desperate so I'll check it again. Plus last time I did, I was having the difficulty with the USB compatibility. So I took out the second stick of RAM and the system seems to be working perfectly now. I have been...
- MulletLover
- Post #60
- Nov 1, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Why does my computer suck????

The video card is PCI Express 16x. If it were AGP I would have no problem throwing my old one in and testing but alas, its not possible. The chipset on the mobo is a regular nForce 4 and not the Ultra. I don't recall seeing anything in the instructions about nVidia drivers but I will check...
- MulletLover
- Post #59
- Oct 31, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Why does my computer suck????

Anybody?
- MulletLover
- Post #56
- Oct 31, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Why does my computer suck????

UPDATE: I reflashed the BIOS with a newer version yesterday. This took care of the USB conflicts I was experiencing. The computer is still locking up randomly though. My fiance was transfering photos yesterday and she went to delete a few and the computer froze. It actually froze last...
- MulletLover
- Post #55
- Oct 31, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need to replace thermal paste?

Thank you. Wow I can't believe so few of you have heard of this. As I said this isn't permanent but in a bind it will do the job.
- MulletLover
- Post #13
- Oct 30, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Why does my computer suck????

Thanks guys I'll try updating the BIOS. MSI gave me some software that allows for automatic updates of the bios but I have yet to check on their website for any. I didn't install the auto update. Its weird that if I have anything plugged into the USB ports that the computer refuses to boot...
- MulletLover
- Post #54
- Oct 30, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Why does my computer suck????

UPDATE: I ran Prime95 for about 8 hours today and I came up with no errors. I ran a Torture Test and then gave it "Work" from GIMP for over an hour. No problems. I haven't had any issues with it as far as Windows operations goes. I haven't tested the game yet because I want to make...
- MulletLover
- Post #50
- Oct 29, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building
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Why does my computer suck????

I've done all that already. And you are right. It shouldn't crash...buuuuuuut it does. Why?? Thats what I am trying to figure out. I figured out the problem though. For some reason the computer wouldn't boot with the mouse plugged into the USB slot. I don't get it but as soon as I put a...
- MulletLover
- Post #49
- Oct 28, 2005
- Forum: Computer Building

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