8800 GTX install/RAM install issues

Well, I got my EVGA 8800 GTX today, slapped it in without too great an effort, and plugged in two new sticks of RAM to go with my existing two (all four are Corsair, identical model). So, I attempt to boot the computer up. Normal BiOS message comes up, and then when it should be showing the Windows XP icon and the loading bar, the screen goes brown and pink Ms fil the entire screen.

Any ideas as to what the problem might be?

Well, I got my EVGA 8800 GTX today, slapped it in without too great an effort, and plugged in two new sticks of RAM to go with my existing two (all four are Corsair, identical model). So, I attempt to boot the computer up. Normal BiOS message comes up, and then when it should be showing the Windows XP icon and the loading bar, the screen goes brown and pink Ms fil the entire screen.

Any ideas as to what the problem might be?

spudsofpoo

Your video card is probably broke, put your previous card back in and check if that one works

That would really really really really REALLY suck

If I install the 8 series drivers then try and boot the system would that fix it? I'm going from a 7950 GT to the 8800 GTX

That would really really really really REALLY suck

If I install the 8 series drivers then try and boot the system would that fix it? I'm going from a 7950 GT to the 8800 GTX

spudsofpoo

Unlikely, Windows only starts using the drivers after it completes it's boot sequence. Another thing you might want to do if possible is put the 8800gtx in a different system and see if that works.

Thing is this is the only system I can work with...

I know right now that the 7950 GT will work if I put it back in, but is it simply a busted card or is there more to it?

Thing is this is the only system I can work with...

I know right now that the 7950 GT will work if I put it back in, but is it simply a busted card or is there more to it?

spudsofpoo

There could be more to it, try removing the memory you just put in, and see if that helps.

Yes. Isn't the limit for XP 4 GB?spudsofpoo

With a 64bit Os yes... with a 32bit OS you wont see 4gb.

Without getting a chance to read your previous post, I found a circuitous route to the answer. During BiOS message I hit delete and looked at the system info and, lo and behold, one stick of ram wasn't showing up (said system memory 3008 MB). Popped out one of the two new sticks (with the old GPU in there) and windows ran fine

So everyone suspecting the RAM stick is at fault here?

Well that's just annoying. I'll put the 8800 GTX in over the weekend (really busy tomorrow) and I'll post again if I have any troubles