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i've been running XP on it for awhile and it's been ok, but since I added the new memory module (kingston kvr133X64C2/512~~~512mb, pc133, dimm, cl2)the system freezes when I try to bootup, I wouldn't mind troubleshooting, and if i have to I can run windows ME.

actually, it's a 4 yr old gateway that was given to me and I looked up the specs online: Quantum Fireball 20.5-GB 7200-RPM Ultra ATA/66 Hard Disk Drive [Part #5501431], 128-MB 133/100/66-MHz 64-Bit 4-Clock SDRAM DIMM [Part #5000528], Jabil AMD motherboard R4 [Part #4000646], Creative Labs Audio...

ok, cool, got the modules in place! I tried to start up my comp but it freezes once it gets to the "Gateway" screen. It has a big gateway logo, and says "to change system settings, press <F1>" "to display system messages, press <tab> key" but doesn't do anything when i press any key.

you're right! Why did I buy a sempron? it would be worth it to pay the extra dough for a 64. anyway, it doesn't matter anymore...my funds have decided for me that now isn't the right time to build the system I had in mind, so I returned all of the components and got my money back. Thanks for...

I just got some ram to upgrade my computer and took out the old memory module to compare and now I can't get either modules to slide into their sockets. It's 168-pin RAM, 1 128mb, and the other 512mb. I didn't want to force the modules, how do I go about installing them?

new plan...decided my budget is about $800. I bought an amd sempron 3000+, asus a7n8x-e deluxe mobo, seagate barracuda 120GB s-ata hard drive, and an antec low end case. Gaming and 3d graphics aren't too important for my purposes so I'm thinking of getting the ATi-Radeon 9200 128mb, will this...

OK, now I'm thinking building a new system is the way to go. If you haven't guessed already, this will be my first. What I want to use is an AMD Athalon64 3000+ with a socket 939. I was also considering a Seagate barracuda harddrive, but I'm not sure which MOBO would be the best bet for the 64...

My dilemma is this...I have a desktop which is about 4 yrs old and I want to try to upgrade it primarily to use for making music. It's a gateway and the packing slip says it has: an AMD Athlon 800mhz (w/ performance enhancing cache memory), 128MB module, 32MB NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 M64 Graphics...