No, you cannot use an OEM license to run COEM Win 7.
No, you cannot use an OEM license to run COEM Win 7.
It could be the rams after it’s already freezing. Trying to just swap that mobo and ram wouldn’t help much—they’re likely the main issue. Rams are also quite unreliable; DDR2 boards are especially finicky and can fail without any obvious signs. If it keeps crashing, you might get a refund and opt for a first or second/third generation CPU with a compatible board and RAM. That setup tends to be more stable since DDR3 boards are generally more forgiving. You could also consider a budget board under €10 and cheaper rams from Nanya or Micron, as some boards don’t accept Hyundai RAMs from the DDR2 era. Elpidas are mid-range but tricky to tune; only AESE models seem decent if you’re lucky. Avoid Elpidas unless they’re ACBG Refurbished. For stability, run Prime95 and keep BIOS stocked until you’re sure. If you want to test, try swapping the RAM sticks and see if the problem persists.
Original rams: apacer 2gb at 800MHz and others at 1gb 666MHz. New ones are patriot 4x2GB at 800MHz. I'm testing the old GPU (GT 430) now—it hasn't frozen yet. Could be a driver problem or insufficient power, since the PSU is 450W.
I notice Samsung R Die and Samsung E Die on the Patriots. Let's try to get the team out and capture a photo similar to the second one, but keep the text clear for the black ICS display. Please share the PSU and wattage table images so we can confirm everything. A trash OEM unit might not work well with my P5Q, causing voltage issues and shutdowns; you can check the 12V, 5V, and 3.3V readings in the BIOS to verify. If unsure about the voltages, send a photo for confirmation.