Possible Problem with RAM?

[Chriss]

Hi,

I built a pc for my mate around 6 months ago. Now since then I've had endless problems with it, which i've never had with any other PC i've built. Firstly, when I first got it, the monitor had red lines down the screen. After reading around, this seamed to be a common problem with the graphics card (Palit HD 4850) so it was replaced. This was fine. I then installed Windows vista, Which took a very long time (Probably around 5 mins just to get onto the Install Windows screen when inserting the CD). I still don't know why this happened. After installing, it was fine. A few months ago, one of the ram modules died.
2gb was used for a while, until they were both sent off. Now they are back, but there is a problem. 4gb was put in. There are now artifacts on the screen right from when it starts to boot, and windows blue screen on start up. I was wondering, Could the ram cause this at all, or is it the graphics card again?

I am honestly not sure atm. I can't test the parts until I get back, but I just hope its not the graphics card again, as it will take ages to send off.

Spec

Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-EP45-UD3P
CPU - E8400
Ram - 4GB DDR2 OCZ Gold Edition
PSU - OCZ PSU 500SXS StealthXStream 500W
Graphics card - Palit HD 5850

Thanks

 

[Tedster]

have you ever checked your PSU? perhaps you have a bad PSU?

do you overclock?

 

[Chriss]

Possible Problem with Ram

Nope never checked the PSU as I don't have a PSU tester. And no havn't overclocked on that system.

 

[Tedster]

ram generally doesn't cause graphics issues. could be a driver issue. if you think you have bad ram, test it with memtest 86+ for 7 passes.

reseat your graphics card.