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[Seeker]

Thanks for the tips Bill. I tried removing the temp files and that didn't help. Then I ran the memory test and found I got 6000 errors on one module and 10000 errors on the other. That mean the memory is bad? That would explain a few things with some stability probs. I haven't messed with the timings except try both cas2 and cas2.5--it's cl2 memory.Think Fry's will exchange it, or do I have to RMA them? I don't have any other DDR memory to put in to test with. Now, where did I put the box....Thanks again!S~

[Bill_Grant]

Well Seeker, Fry's is a whole other ball of wax. But you have 15 days to return it with no questions....heheh. If you have that many errors, as in more than 1, the memory is hosed. You should have (0) errors in Memtest.But don't feel bad, I ordered 2 sticks of 512MB Corsair from Newegg, and BOTH sticks were bad.  The replacement sticks are flawless, however. Memtest is your friend. Corsair memory is good stuff. I am running 1Gb in both Athlon machines in the room I am in. Heheh. Only gripe, Corsair doesn't cross-ship. So if you have to send it to them, you have to wait until they get it, test it, and send you a replacement. Can't secure it with a CC like Kingston, and get it the next day.... Glad I was able to help....DO me a favor, and next time you play against TX-Bomblast, you blow a wing off'n his plane, and say "That was for Bill." ~Bill

[TX-FlightRisk]

I am extremely familiar with the memory test Bill is talking about and it is very accurate........ Incredible both sticks are bad though.... but I have seen it...To be very honest I have built many computer systems and used to do the show routes over the weekends until the market got saturated with black market goods and knock offs. Bill is exactly right and one of the best written support pieces I have seen written ... he has got to be a builder, installer or super help desk guy of the year..... Incredible ... after reading his post I thought I was going to hear a phone click at the end.....WOW!! S~TX-FlightRisk Black 3

[Seeker]

It's possible the sticks got fried when I was fiddling with the power connector on the faulty ECS board. It would power on and off for a split second as I jiggled it. Makes me wonder about the cpu...I'll return the sticks tomorrow and see what happens. Hope it works, I was starting to think my Il2 days were over.Thanks for your help guys! I never know building your own pc could be so much fun....a week later. lol

[Bill_Grant]

TX-FlightRisk: Pshahhh!TX-Seeker: Doubt it on the power-frying thingy.  Seems that the Larger memory sticks are more susceptible to failing 'bits'; part of it. NEVER buy ECS MB's. They are craptastic. Guaranteed you are going back to Fry's within two weeks. Speaking of Fry's, the *best* one to go to is the one in the Irving/Coppell area. Clean, helpful, and stocked.And never, EVER buy a component with a 'white return tag' on it.Knock your 2500 back to specs until you get the Memory straightened out. No need to lose more hair needlessly.... hehheh. ~Bill

[TX-FlightRisk]

Na bill ... Thank you seriously. I should have known to ask about the memory but never thought about it. We appreciate your help in getting Seeker back on.TX Salutes!!!!S~TX-FlightRisk Black 3

[TX-CUDA]

I nominate Bill_Grant for the TX-Techie award....good read on having Seeker test the memory....Carpal Tunnel in my trigger finger....Rocky...TX-CUDA on UBITX-CUDA on HyperLobby

[TX-Bomblast]

Hey Guys, I've known Bill Grant for ever, or so it seems. Him and his wife are the nicest people you would ever want to know. Heck, our families even vacation together. Bill's a computer guru , hands down one of the best I've ever known. So yes, he deserves the TX-Techie award.Tx-BomblastRed2