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The thread discusses issues with Windows 7 RC 7100, where users experience frequent system lock-ups requiring a hard shutdown. The original poster attributes this problem to continuous freezing, which seems to occur randomly and possibly affects multiple systems. Contributors suggest that hardware compatibility or configuration may be a factor, with debates about the suitability of 64-bit OS versions for different amounts of RAM, but overall, the sentiment indicates frustration with instability in the beta version.
The thread discusses issues with Windows 7 RC 7100, where users experience frequent system lock-ups requiring a hard shutdown. The original poster attributes this problem to continuous freezing, which seems to occur randomly and possibly affects multiple systems. Contributors suggest that hardware compatibility or configuration may be a factor, with debates about the suitability of 64-bit OS versions for different amounts of RAM, but overall, the sentiment indicates frustration with instability in the beta version.
I have an Intel E6550 dual-core processor. When I first installed Win7 64bit I had problems and a week later my system died. Intel replaced both the motherboard and the processor. My guess is my processor had a problem that only appeared when I went to 64bit. When the replacement arrived I loaded Win7 64bit and haven't had a problem. FWIW, the processor has a three-year warranty.
Radenight
Essential Member
Why not, 64-bit is still worth running even with only 2GB's of ram..
It doesn't run as good as with 4GB's but it's still good in my opinion.. 
loathe
New Member
Why not, 64-bit is still worth running even with only 2GB's of ram..
32 bit runs better with 4GB too.
You can run x64 on 512MB just fine. It has nothing to do with how much RAM you have. I know I'd still be using x64 if I only have 2GB of RAM.
To the OP, what causes it to lock up or is it just a random thing?
crezzlin
New Member
Im getting this aswell... very random the computer will just freeze.. only noticed it more this wk because ive been playing music when it just goes buzzzzzzzzzzzzz and i have to hard reset the power.. also i have i put the x86 version on a mates older PC and his has started to do this aswell.
What a pain really as Win 7 does run much faster in Games and desktop, im getting 23k with 3dmark06 on vista 64 & 24.5k on Win7 64.. .. back to vista for now..
loathe
New Member
Sorry Rad was just trying to get point across that you do not have to have more than 4GB of RAM in order for x64 to work properly. More RAM is always going to make your system run smoother with either x86 and x64.
In other words, you should not be put off x64 because you only have 2GB of RAM.
In other words, you should not be put off x64 because you only have 2GB of RAM.
