Hello and thanks for taking the time to help me out.
I have used the W7 RTM x64 for soe days now with no problem, but as a personal rule I format my computer twice a year. After formatting it the last time, it started crashing constantly while intalling progrmas or accessing my external USB hard drive. The easiest way to crash it is by trying to do the Windows Experience Index test since it freezes the computer when doing the Direct3D 9 assesment, the very first of the process.
I tried using the retail version of W7 x64 and that installation didn't even finish. It just stops when setup is "expanding windows files 55%". Simply freezes.
Then I installed Vista x64. It also fails to install although it finishes the file expansion just fine. After I have inputed the User and Computer names, it reads "Thank You", I click "Next" and then it either restarts or freezes while testing my computer's performance for the first time, which the install process does automatically, unlike the W7 installation.
Finally, I installed the x86 version of W7 RTM and it works perfectly. I have 6 GB of RAM with an Intel i7 920, so running this OS is simply out of the question.
Any ideas as to what the problem might be and how to fix it? I'm thinking RAM, but I am not sure what to do about it or how to test all 6 GB of memory (it's Patriot DDR3 triple-channel, in case anyone needs that info).
Thank you so much in advance.
I have used the W7 RTM x64 for soe days now with no problem, but as a personal rule I format my computer twice a year. After formatting it the last time, it started crashing constantly while intalling progrmas or accessing my external USB hard drive. The easiest way to crash it is by trying to do the Windows Experience Index test since it freezes the computer when doing the Direct3D 9 assesment, the very first of the process.
I tried using the retail version of W7 x64 and that installation didn't even finish. It just stops when setup is "expanding windows files 55%". Simply freezes.
Then I installed Vista x64. It also fails to install although it finishes the file expansion just fine. After I have inputed the User and Computer names, it reads "Thank You", I click "Next" and then it either restarts or freezes while testing my computer's performance for the first time, which the install process does automatically, unlike the W7 installation.
Finally, I installed the x86 version of W7 RTM and it works perfectly. I have 6 GB of RAM with an Intel i7 920, so running this OS is simply out of the question.
Any ideas as to what the problem might be and how to fix it? I'm thinking RAM, but I am not sure what to do about it or how to test all 6 GB of memory (it's Patriot DDR3 triple-channel, in case anyone needs that info).
Thank you so much in advance.
My Computer
At a glance
Windows 7 RTMIntel Core 2 Quad Q9550, 2.83 GHz,12M L2 Cach...OCZ PC3-1280 DDR3 Platinum 1600MHz Dual ChannelDiamond 4870X2PE52G ATI Radeon HD 4870X2 PCIE...
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Home built
- OS
- Windows 7 RTM
- CPU
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550, 2.83 GHz,12M L2 Cache, 1333MHz FSB
- Motherboard
- Asus P5E3 Premium Intel Quad-core CORE2, Fsb 1600/1333 ICH9R
- Memory
- OCZ PC3-1280 DDR3 Platinum 1600MHz Dual Channel
- Graphics Card(s)
- Diamond 4870X2PE52G ATI Radeon HD 4870X2 PCIE 2GB GDDR5
- Sound Card
- Integrated
- Monitor(s) Displays
- ViewSonic 19" 1680 x 1050
- Hard Drives
- Western Digital WD6400AAKS WD Caviar SE16 SATA Internal Hard Drive, 640 GB, 3 Gb/s, 16 MB Cache, 7200 RPM
- PSU
- 1050W Revolution 85+ Psu ATX12V Version 2.3 80PLUS Silver
- Case
- Full-Tower Alienware
- Cooling
- Air cooled, Zalman CNPS9700LED Ultra Quiet Cpu Cooler
