Check compatibility for DDR2 4GB RAM.
Check compatibility for DDR2 4GB RAM.
Do you think Windows struggles with a lot of RAM? That seems unlikely. I don’t have an extra HDD, but I have SSDs and two additional ones—I can always split the hard drives into more partitions. I generally prefer Windows over Linux, even though I’m not a tech enthusiast. I’ll give it a shot tonight, just for testing. The CPU isn’t overclocked constantly, so it should be fine. Thanks again!
Sometimes Windows might not handle sudden hardware changes well. It can be fine most of the time, but occasionally it may become corrupted. It’s possible just one program didn’t shut down properly and damaged the OS. I’m not suggesting switching to Linux, but testing if it boots correctly can help determine if the issue is with the OS or the hardware. Since Windows is struggling to boot and your statement about BIOS working is correct, it seems the problem might be a corrupted copy of Windows rather than hardware failure. Even if you try a live Ubuntu installation on a USB drive and check RAM usage and stability during normal use, you can get more insight.
I cant seem to find the maximum amount of ram your CPU supports but there is a chance that it might not support 16GB
The chipset accommodates 16GB of high-density DDR2 memory, while low-density RAM performance is inconsistent without an AMD motherboard.
Increase the northbridge voltage to 1.35. The 775 memory controllers weren't built for 2gbit density ICs, which explains why it isn't performing well, though it functions adequately on AMD.