Posted: 8/31/2007 4:33:11 PM EDT
| I just went out and bought 1G of ram to replace my old 512 RAM so I can play Americas Army. Welllllllllll, I brought in my old RAM sticks into Circuit City to insure I get compatible cards. I get home install the new 1G card with no prob and my PC runs fine. Later I decided to install a game “Marine Sharpshooter” that lagged on my old RAM card. After I installed the game and started running it the game would load half way then cut completely off and then kick me out of windows back to the start-up screen what is wrong? Is it my new 1G? TIA |
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OMG, Marine Sharpshooter. I hate the retarded spotter in that game. The Marines would have that man peeling potatoes not spotting. Anyway, you need to tell us what brand and model your computer is. What kind of memory does your computer take? Exactly what brand and type of memory did you buy? I usually buy quality RAM because I'd done the cheap RAM thing and it sucks. I have a program somewhere that I use to test RAM. You burn it to a CD and then boot it up outside your OS. It does an extensive memory test and WILL find bad RAM. HTH |
My old ram cards say: Hynix 0501 PC32OOU-30330 256MB DDR 400MHz CL3 My new 1G card Reads: PNY Technologies DDR and says it is compatible with my 400MHz |
Damn... I was about to say that. Post the full stats of the box, and we may be able to help you. Or we might laugh. 
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OK here is what the test had to say: Maximum Memory Capacity: 4096MB Currently Installed Memory: 1GB Available Memory Slots: 3 Number of Banks: 4 Dual Channel Support: Yes CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel CPU Family: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.06GHz Model 4, Stepping 1 CPU Speed: 3067 MHz Although the memory can be installed one module at a time, the best performance comes from using matched pairs of modules. Q: Will my system recognize the maximum upgrade? A: Possibly How much memory your Windows OS will recognize depends on which version of Windows you are running. 32-bit versions of Windows will see (and utilize) only 3GB or 3.5GB. To utilize more memory, install a 64-bit version of your OS. More information about OS memory maximums can be found at http://www.crucial.com/kb/answer.aspx?qid=4251. Q: What memory goes into my computer, and can I mix speeds? A: DDR memory with support for DDR PC2700 speeds. Because DDR memory is backward-compatible, you can safely upgrade your system with any of the guaranteed-compatible DDR speeds listed below, even if your manual calls for PC1600 or PC2100 speeds. Q: How much memory can my computer handle? A: 4096MB. Adding the maximum amount of memory will improve performance and help extend the useful life of your system as you run increasingly demanding software applications in the future. Q: Do I have to install matching pairs? A: No. No, you can install modules one at a time, and you can mix different densities of modules in your computer. But if your computer supports dual-channel memory configurations, you should install in identical pairs (preferably in kits) for optimal performance. Q: Does my computer support dual-channel memory? A: Yes. To benefit from the performance advantages offered by dual-channel systems, you should install memory in identical pairs. Installing a kitted pair is the best way to ensure that your modules are identical, right down to the chip count. Q: Does my computer support ECC memory? A: No. Your system does not support ECC. Because ECC and non-ECC modules should not be mixed within a system, install the same type of modules that are already in your system. |
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The new RAM is the only new factor, so as has been said it's probably a compatibility issue. Run that compatibility thingy posted above. Then consult the conclave again. EDIT: Beat while typing. Not a bad system, but running only 512 on that rig in the first place was probably what pissed it off so now it hates you for upgrading late. It's like being married, I guess
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