Vista 64 - I'm done with it on my current computer

[Hat]

I almost always have problems upgrading RAM on high end systems. Some RAM just doesn't like to work. My advice: spending more for expensive RAM is worth the pain of not having cheap RAM work. Some of my RAM constantly crashes my system as soon as I have too much loaded on it. : /

[BW~Merlin]

I would buy a Gigabyte MB again in a heartbeat, been extremely stable for me.

I wouldn't as I had similar problem using a Gigabyte MB, the problem is still unresolved (the best the computer shop tech's could come up with is that when the computer is cold (has been off for hours etc) the problem happened but if it was warm (had been running or restarted after a bsod) it was fine o_0) but I have been given a new ASUS MB and there have been no problems at all. In my searching I cam accross a lot of information with other people having similar problems, best I can offer you is this, increase your ram voltage or replace you motherboard with a totaly differnt product.

If that fails maybe Linux might solve your problems :P

[Jelatin]

Every Asus board i've ever owned, new or not, has had similar problems. My diagnosis, Cheap shitty PCB's. You cant solder high quality ic's/resistors/sockets/ect (various other crap on mobo's ) on a cheap thin pcb that sounds like aluminum foil when it flexes even the slightest bit. now my Abit mobo, i've never had a problem with. 3.6ghz E8400 on air cooling, stable. 4gb OCZ Reaper. (2x2gb)

[Wide]

I love Vista 64, my system havent crashed a single time for a month or so and thats from running 5xwow and rarely closes down my computer.
Your problem is not Vista 64, but the hardware.

[spannah]

Heh, talked to a pc sales person and asked why they didnt offer xp64 and the response was that xp64 has more problems than vista64. Guess 8GB will be that pie in the sky I never see, well and stability. If it's the RAM, strange that both sets of RAM(2x2GB) crash the BIOS, guess that means both sets are bad?

I think you should be talking with a tech person where you bought your hardware instead. Have you done your research (a well crafted google query is all it takes) to see if that is happening to someone else? You haven't listed any hardware ... did you follow specific instructions for your components (as an example, the voltage for my OCZ reaper is 2.1, but the MB default is 1.8, I had to adjust that).

I am not sure if you are using vista 64 SP1 or not. Without SP1 you can only use 2 GB for the install, then apply a patch from MS, and then install the rest of the RAM. How's your power supply? how hot is it in the computer room? yes, so many variables ... ;-)

I also suggest downloading ubuntu linux on a different computer and burn to a CD. Pop the CD in and try to start it up, go online and so on (you don't need to install linux, it just runs out of the CD). If it crashes there as well, chances are windows is not the problem.

[Boylston]

It's not the OS. You have hardware problems.

Vista 64 has been rock-solid for me. I had similar issues with a set of RAM that was flaky, but once I got some good sticks, all problems were solved.

[mikekim]

I have tested both of my systems with 8 Gb of ram (4x2gb) with no problems. Just make sure you have good quality ram and the latest Bios Firmware if you are experiencing issues.

[Multibocks]

You haven't listed any hardware ... did you follow specific instructions for your components (as an example, the voltage for my OCZ reaper is 2.1, but the MB default is 1.8, I had to adjust that).

I am not sure if you are using vista 64 SP1 or not. Without SP1 you can only use 2 GB for the install, then apply a patch from MS, and then install the rest of the RAM. How's your power supply? how hot is it in the computer room? yes, so many variables ... ;-)

I also suggest downloading ubuntu linux on a different computer and burn to a CD. Pop the CD in and try to start it up, go online and so on (you don't need to install linux, it just runs out of the CD). If it crashes there as well, chances are windows is not the problem.

1. I listed that I had a p5n-e sli mobo(in the first post).. the only thing I didnt tell you is that it is Corsair RAM pc6400. Nothing else matters.
2. Yes I did my research, unfortunately no post I have come across had a solution and if they did - it didnt work for me(most were bios configurations.)
3. I increased my RAM voltage to 2.2 (waaay above the 1.8 recommended) and at 6gb it was flaky(again in the first post.)
4. The OS works fine most of the time, it just randomly crashes. I have a startup procedure ( I don't touch the computer for 5 mins after it starts up, you can't even move the mouse. Once the windows UAC warning shows up and it hasnt crashed I'm golden for at least a few hours of play.) So I don't understand your suggestion of DLing linux? I'm not really into OS software that requires research to use common features.
5. PS is 600 Watts, should be ok - biggest drag is the GTX, the room is not hot - maybe 65 degrees F.

edit: and yes I'm using vista 64 sp1
editx2: Forgot to mention that I just, last night, tested my 4gb of ram with memtest and it is fine.

[Kulzor]

I have two Vista x64 machines with 6 GB RAM in each. They work awesome, boot fast, extremely stable, no problems with WoW or addons. I'm thinking one of the factors above is more likely than just blaming the OS.

[Multibocks]

I'm blaming Microsoft for not pushing 3rd parties harder to make their stuff stable. I realize that Vista is probably working fine, it's just the hardware isn't digging 64bit. I dunno, I'm reluctant to spend anymore on this machine and I'm currently searching for a premade PC that has a stable Vista64 setup. My brother bought Cyberpower and their awfully budget conscious, but his crashes every day. I want something thats stable out of the box and at this point I'm willing to pay a premium for that experience.

edit: Hah I guess the title should change - I want a 64bit experience (more RAM), and I'm willing to try it on a different machine, but I've given up on my current computer.