Totally Screwed. Need any help I can get.

[CDL Full Otto]

Check the RAM again. I had a similar problem, replaced about everything I could think of (had 2 machines to test with)

Came down to 2 bad memory modules out of 4. Almost the same problems I am seeing you post.

Otto

[OmnipotentKiwi]

For anyone who was still wondering "What killed Kiwi's Computer?"

The correct answer is:
Mobo

So that will be replaced within a week. Took all my parts (and I mean all, right down to the power supply and A drive) and stuck it in a friends mobo. Installed no problem, ran 3D Mark 2003, and even scored a 1636 (fresh after install w/ 40.72 Dets, 0 tweaking), and then ran SiSoftSandra for a solid hour using the burn test running at high (stress) with 100% settings for the processor. Computer took it like a man and the benchmarks all appeared normal.

[powdahound]

Glad you figured it out.

What mobo did you order?

[OmnipotentKiwi]

I go to comp shows, so I haven't ordered anything. I'll be going Saturday, and as to the reference of what board I'm going to buy.... I haven't decided yet. I think I am going to go with a Gigabyte brand board most likely. Chipset, not to sure on yet.

[NoSurrender]

well atleast u figured it out man i was lagging and crashing
then i bought a 512 stick( i use DDR PC2100) and a sound card(i was using intergrated) and now it runs as smooth as a babys bottom

[OmnipotentKiwi]

Yeah, I am sending it back and selling the refurbished version of it to a friend and upgrading to a new motherboard since I don't want to wait for the repairs anyhow. Still trying to decide on a new mobo though.

[NoSurrender]

i sugest the Asus AV78X i think thats right? any body can confirm that

[Doobz]

ASUS P4S8X Gold Version Motherboard for Intel P4 478 Retail
Specifications:
Supported CPU: P4 Socket 478 1.4 GHz ~ 2.53+ GHz
Chipset: SiS� 648 North ,SiS� 693 South Bridge
FSB: 533 / 400 MHz
RAM: 3 x184-pin DDR PC2700/PC2100/PC1600Max 3GB
IDE: 2 x UltraDMA 133/100/66/33
Slots: 1 x AGP 8X 6 x PCI
Ports: 1xLPT,2xCOM,2xPS2, 1xRJ45,1x1394,and Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: C-Media 9739 CODEC
Onboard LAN: 10/100Mbs
Onboard Firewire: IEEE1394 interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video
Onboard Serial ATA: With up to 150MB/s data transfer rate, Serial ATA is faster than current Parallel ATA
6 USB 2.0 Ports

right off of newegg, price is $114.99
it's what i'm getting for my new system
p4 1.8gig
1024mb DDR PC2700 RAM
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro

[Zatrais]

If the mobo is all you're getting for now then i suggest a granitebay chipset or the S655 unless you're going for a 800mhz fsb mobo.

[OmnipotentKiwi]

I was thinking Granite Bay or Canterwood (800mHz)so far, not positive yet.

[NoSurrender]

oops thats a amd mobo whoops srry bout that