Problem getting Vista to Work

[Tyvokka74]

I recently Built a New Computer. I purchased a OEM version of Vista Ultimate 64-bit from Newegg. I've installed Vista but once it gets past the loading screen, BSOD quickly shows up (so quick it can't be read) and the computer restarts. I restarted the machine countless times and no luck.

I installed a copy of Windows XP Home Edition that I had from my previous computer and that installs and boots right up without any problems but Vista just won't boot. My Specs are.....

MotherBoard: XFX Nforce 790i Mobo
VideoCard: Evga 9800GTX SSC 512mb
Ram: Patriot Viper 2gb x2 7-7-7-20 , 1.7v
PSU: Ultra X3 1000w Modular PSU
Harddrive: WD Raptor X 150GB 10000rpm (SATA)
CD-Drive: Asus 16x (Sata)
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 6600

I'm really at a loss for word's, I don't know what to do anymore. I'm not sure if its a hardware issue with RAM or GPU. I've Tried takeing out a stick of ram and putting a different GPU in and still nothing. I've also removed the MOBO battery for a good 6 hours and resest the CMOS Jumper. The only thing I can think of is that the Vista disk it self is not working properly

Any help would Gladly be Appreciated. Thanks

 

[notherdude]

So it looks like you have 2 x 2 gig for a total of 4 gig RAM, correct?

There is a bug affecting some motherboards that cause Vista to fail to install fully if more than 3 gig ram is installed. The fix is install with 2 gig and then to run the fix linked to below before putting back the extra 2 gig.

64 bit link: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=91672C7C-614B-404C-850C-377541E93C18&displaylang=en&Hash=V/aAddaDoG7WkCI9nEVNhX3WTfcRCP9SBpPkO4DFOq/N/4LBTrN6qK4Q9Y4QU6AXv35tZucOCY2DBlM69EVORw%3d%3d

If you can install Vista with 2 gig then try this fix.