Gateway fx6800-0e - new ram - stuck on window 7 screen

vdgrate

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Hello,

I tried installing a faster ram for this system :
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231426&Tpk=f3-10666cl9d-8gbxl

2 4gigs G.Skill ddr3 sdram 13333 (PC3 10666)

but I soon as I do, my system would boot up but would get stuck at the window 7 screen. When I put back my original ram it boots okay.


Just to note: I know the ram is for dual channel but when I use just 2 of my original rams (in slot 1 and 3 of my tri channel) the system reads it just fine so I don't see any reason why the new rams (4gigs each) would not work.

Sorry I'm new at this...I just want to know why I get stuck at the windo 7 screen when the new faster ram is installed.

Thanks
 

vdgrate

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No,

When I use the original ram (1 gig each and in slot 1 and 3) the system boots up fine and reads the 2 gig rams in total.

But when I use the new rams (4 gigs each and in slot 1 and 3) the system boots up but is stuck in the window 7 screen. I don't get to my desktop screen at all.
 

vdgrate

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I'll give that a shot when I get home tonight. You guys know what's causing it though? I'm pretty sure this ram is compatible to my mobo and if it's not, should it get stuck in the window 7 screen after boot?