pc locking up after installing ram - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Shokan · 03-06-2004, 08:28 AM

I just installed 512 Kingston DDR RAM, and my computer seems to be locking up. Its strange though, it only locks up when I have winamp running. I dont think its winamp cuz it never did this before.

Can RAM cause lockups like this? Or should I look for other problems?

bltzkriegmcanon · 03-06-2004, 09:32 AM

You might wanna try going here http://www.simmtester.com/

Saw it in an earlier thread about RAM causing lockup in BF, so I thought I'd suggest it.

ToolBag · 03-06-2004, 10:35 AM

may want to check speeds of the RAM, making sure it was the right stuff for your board. Does it do it if your run games or bigger programs or just Winamp?

Shokan · 03-06-2004, 05:10 PM

Just winamp it seems. Im running the super old 2.91 of winamp, but is simple and suits my need.

sailor · 03-06-2004, 05:50 PM

Run a memory tester on it. Memtest86 is a good one.

Lasereth · 03-06-2004, 08:37 PM

I remember reading about this problem in the WinAmp forums. If I remember right, it's actually a WinAmp problem, so your RAM is probably fine! www.winamp.com Check out their forums; finding that problem shouldn't be too hard with a search. Good luck!

-Lasereth

03-06-2004, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Shokan Addict Location: Canada	pc locking up after installing ram I just installed 512 Kingston DDR RAM, and my computer seems to be locking up. Its strange though, it only locks up when I have winamp running. I dont think its winamp cuz it never did this before. Can RAM cause lockups like this? Or should I look for other problems? __________________ Legalize it.

03-06-2004, 09:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
bltzkriegmcanon Holy Knight of The Alliance Location: Stormwind, The Eastern Kingdoms, Azeroth	You might wanna try going here http://www.simmtester.com/ Saw it in an earlier thread about RAM causing lockup in BF, so I thought I'd suggest it. __________________ What do you say to one last showdown? - Ocelot, Metal Gear Solid 3 The password is "Who are the Patriots?" and "La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo." "La-Li-Lu-Le-Lo." Gotcha. - The Colonel and Snake, Metal Gear Solid 3

03-06-2004, 10:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
ToolBag Insane Location: Chicago	may want to check speeds of the RAM, making sure it was the right stuff for your board. Does it do it if your run games or bigger programs or just Winamp? __________________ Jesus was a ruffies victim! Dan 3:20

03-06-2004, 05:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shokan Addict Location: Canada	Just winamp it seems. Im running the super old 2.91 of winamp, but is simple and suits my need. __________________ Legalize it.

03-06-2004, 05:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
sailor beauty in the breakdown Location: Chapel Hill, NC	Run a memory tester on it. Memtest86 is a good one. __________________ "Good people do not need laws to tell them to act responsibly, while bad people will find a way around the laws." --Plato

03-06-2004, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	I remember reading about this problem in the WinAmp forums. If I remember right, it's actually a WinAmp problem, so your RAM is probably fine! www.winamp.com Check out their forums; finding that problem shouldn't be too hard with a search. Good luck! -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert