If the pc is still locking up it's still going to be due to the memory, the whole tri-channel / dual-channel issue, because of the way the mother-board is designed. Removing the 3rd stick only allowed the pc to partially use the ram but it still doesn't use it correctly due to the channel type. Your data that's passing through the ram is acting like a cork in a bottle.

Awesome, glad it worked out for you ... keep an eye on stability for a couple days and I hope it continues to work great for you. GAME ON!

As a followup to the above post, if/when you install new dual channel ram sticks make sure you check your bios setup to make sure the manufacturer recomended mhz and voltage settings are correct for the ram or else you'll get the same problem.

I am hesitant to agree to that since the ones you purchased are manufactured and sold for tri-channel boards and I would hate to see your board get fried, I wouldn't chance it on my PC. This issue is a common mistake made when building a pc, I've done it once myself. Your best bet is to play it safe and get your hands on ram that is manufactured and sold for dual channel boards. I don't know where you're located but if you have an electronics store near by that sells ram you should be able to pick up something for 20 - 40 dollars. ** edit for spelling <sigh>

I would take that ram back and exchange it for a dual channel kit of 2 matched sticks. Gotta match that up with the memory channel type of the motherboard which in this case for yours is a dual channel. if you want 4 sticks you'll need two dual channel kits, though you really don't need more than 4gb of ram for gaming. This is what your board supports: DDR3 2200(O.C.) / 2133(O.C.) / 1866(O.C.) / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Let me know how that works out for you but I am pretty sure we just found your problem.

see my edit in the post above regarding the amount of ram sticks you're using, since you didn't comment on that I don't think I got it in fast enough. Let me know, I'll think of everything else it could be in the mean time.

I have had similar problems in the past with computers I have built, and I found that usually the easiest solutions is often the one that works. I would pull out the video card (and sound card / nic if you have one) and reseat it in the slot to make sure it's all the way in, you shouldn't see much if any of the plated "teeth". Also do the same thing with your RAM and if you have the manual for your MB, make sure the ram sticks are in the recomended slots. Also if your video card has an exteral power connect, make sure that's plugged in correctly, you might even use a different power connector if one is available from your PSU. It really sounds like something may not be seated correctly or be getting enough power. Give it a shot if you haven't already and let me know if it works out for you. **edit: Also, do you have 3 or 4 sticks of ram? I currently am assuming you have 3 since ram is manufactured as even numbered sizes (2G / 4G / 6G) That particular MB uses dual channel memory, so if you have 3 sticks, remove one of them. It's best to purchase the ram as a dual channel kit so they're matched.

What's this Rift? Ok, seriously, did you not think for a moment that realistically that "game" is nowhere in the realm of comparison with SWTOR in pre-orders and hype? Of course the staggering needed to happen, the amount of over-caffinated players alone in the starting/entry level areas would probably crash the servers, I've got my energy drinks stashed away for when my early access chance comes. world = over What better way is there that would allow those already playing to continue to do so in bliss with very little interruptions? I've been playing mmo's since UO and this by far the best process that ensures a smooth full launch on the 20th. Just stand in line with the rest of us and be happy that at the very least you're allowed to start earlier than those that purchase on the 20th, it's a privilege to gain early access not a right.

I find it amusing what these whiners are calling a "bad launch." I've been through WoW's launch and it was no picnic, but the one that takes the cake for bad launches in my gaming history memories would have to be Anarchy Online.

same here ... I keep daydreaming of what toon I am going to play first, meanwhile my phone keeps teasing me with all the emails I have received so far but not the one we're waiting for. <sigh>