Windows random freeze or refuse to load when powered up

[torrent06]

The problem appears on and off. Sometimes it will work fine for a while. Other times it will refuse to load Windows even when I do a hard reset several times. It may start freezing shortly after logging into Windows and the only way is to do a hard reset. I have actually reformatted and reinstalled another version of Windows (Vista) but the problem reappeared.

Is this a RAM problem that can be solved by buying new RAMs or a motherboard problem? It is quite difficult to find DDR2 RAMS locally now and I'm hesitant to buy overseas if it is not guaranteed to solve the issue.

Spec:
Base processor

Pentium E2140 (C) 1.6 GHz800 MHz front side busSocket 775

Chipset

Intel 945GC

Motherboard

Manufacturer: ECSMotherboard Name: 945GCT-HMHP/Compaq motherboard name: Livermore8-GL6

Memory

ComponentAttributesMemory Installed 1 GB; Maximum allowed 2 GB (2 x 1 GB)Speed supported PC2-5300 MB/sec Type240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM

Hard drive

80 GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)7200 rpm

 

[jtjt00]

Run memtest86 to test individual ram piece
Run HDTUNE to scan for bad sectors on hard disk, do not check quick scan.

 

[Blehana]

The problem appears on and off. Sometimes it will work fine for a while. Other times it will refuse to load Windows even when I do a hard reset several times. It may start freezing shortly after logging into Windows and the only way is to do a hard reset. I have actually reformatted and reinstalled another version of Windows (Vista) but the problem reappeared.

Is this a RAM problem that can be solved by buying new RAMs or a motherboard problem? It is quite difficult to find DDR2 RAMS locally now and I'm hesitant to buy overseas if it is not guaranteed to solve the issue.

Spec:
Base processor

Pentium E2140 (C) 1.6 GHz800 MHz front side busSocket 775

Chipset

Intel 945GC

Motherboard

Manufacturer: ECSMotherboard Name: 945GCT-HMHP/Compaq motherboard name: Livermore8-GL6

Memory

ComponentAttributesMemory Installed 1 GB; Maximum allowed 2 GB (2 x 1 GB)Speed supported PC2-5300 MB/sec Type240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM

Hard drive

80 GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)7200 rpm

Hi,

Your system is very old, so parts like ram or mobo might well be giving up. Unless you're really on a tight budget, there's really not much point trying to fix that up.

There's still quite a number of people selling used DDR2 rams and 775 mobos here and on vrzone, so there should be no problem finding them if you really need. PM me if you need more advice. Gd Luck.