H hmv Beta member Messages 1 Location USA Oct 25, 2016 #1 I have 4 sticks of RAM. If I use any 2 the computer runs stably. If I add a third one the mouse freezes periodically. If I have 4 installed the computer boots for a second, then shuts down, and then repeats this endlessly.
I have 4 sticks of RAM. If I use any 2 the computer runs stably. If I add a third one the mouse freezes periodically. If I have 4 installed the computer boots for a second, then shuts down, and then repeats this endlessly.
~mr mixx~ The Candyman Messages 11,355 Location USA Oct 25, 2016 #2 Some times using two different brands of sticks can cause this. Also If I had to guess, maybe your mother board can't handle that much ram... If it can, then my 1st comment stands.
Some times using two different brands of sticks can cause this. Also If I had to guess, maybe your mother board can't handle that much ram... If it can, then my 1st comment stands.
Celery Golden Master Messages 6,355 Location USA Nov 1, 2016 #3 Sound like two matching pairs that may be incompatible with each other but were the pair in slot 1 and 3 and the other pair in 2 and 4?
Sound like two matching pairs that may be incompatible with each other but were the pair in slot 1 and 3 and the other pair in 2 and 4?
A adriana Solid State Member Messages 19 Location America Nov 4, 2016 #4 Following this thread for my future knowledge...
Celery Golden Master Messages 6,355 Location USA Nov 6, 2016 #5 I don't think this thread is going anywhere.