Installed RAM now having problems?

You didn't give much information so there could be a few things:

1. Wrong type of RAM--Some computers require specific types of RAM to operate; the limitation is different depending on the motherboard but there will be some limitations.

2. Static--Did you grounded yourself? Did you use an anti-static pad or wrist strap to discharge static electricity.

3. Have all of them been inserted properly into the slots?

Best solution? Make sure that the RAM you are adding match the existing RAM in type, speed, and parity.

You probably didn't do anything wrong. Sometimes when memory is combined with different types/brands of memory it doesn't always play nice. It might be that the new and old memory just don't work together, in which case your going to need to get more of the new stuff and ditch the old entirely or stick with the old stuff.

The other possibility is that the new memory is faulty. This can happen, and it does occasionally. I believe that xp has a memory diagnostic tool that you can run. Look for something probably called "Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool" or something similar. It will want to run the next time you reboot your computer. If you run this and it finds errors with the memory, you can probably return it because that means it is defective.

I can think of two possible problems.

1: Can't tell you how many times I've seen problems when installing RAM simply because they were NOT inserted fully/properly.... Remove them and reinstall. You night try removing one at a time to see if your computer works properly, then you'll know which one is causing problems.

2: Your motherboard may brequire you install RAM of equal amounts to work properly. Check your manual or the cpmuter's maker's website.

Its interesting that memories affect the display..anyway try to isolate by reverting back to our original config..put everything back the way it was and confirm if the issue disappears, its not hard to do.

It did not add up above, your new chip is maybe 512MB and is you were close to 1GB before, your total memory should be around 1.2GB after upgrade..and you said you got almost 2GB. Make sure they are all the same specs. Try booting the pc with one RAM only..the biggest one, see if the issue remains.

run your pc with the new RAM u have bought to see if the problem persists.if it does then try changing it on different slots.

while installing a RAM just arrange it like: first will come 512mb ,n then the rest in descending order.

good luck

Did you make sure all the RAM is the same speed? Are you sure it is compatible with the motherboard? It might need to be installed in pairs!

you need to pair your ram 2-500gb and 2- 256gb

If there was anything wrong with your RAM, it wouldn't boot.

Well it seems that you might have to have a video card installed.