Why would my computer run smoother with 2GB rather than 4GB of ram. Recently I purchased a new set of 2X 2gb Gskill ram from Newegg. I was running Windows XP 32bit so I didn't even put all 4gb in there, I did test it for a while but it was running like crap, so I figured it was just because of the 32bit not being able to map all 4gb of ram.
Now I am running Windows 7 64bit and it can map all 4gb of ram, but it runs not too well. It's not smooth, programs take longer to load, video is choppy and it's just all around worse. The moment I take out 2GB stick out of my Intel motherboard it runs great again.
How can I fix this problem? I have ran the Windows Mem Test, it rebooted and scanned 2 of 2 and came up with no problems.
Specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo
2x 2gb gSkill ram
Nvidia 9800 GT
Best Answer
Nobody seems to be considering the motherboard as the culprit, although it very well could be. The more memory modules you use, the more strain there is on the northbridge. There could be underlying issues with that motherboard and multiple RAM modules. Maybe there is something wrong with the northbridge. Do you have another motherboard to test them out on?