Increased RAM, now computer barely runs
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I increased the amount of memory in my Dell laptop (Win7 64-bit) from 8GB (2x4GB) to 16GB (2x8GB). Now my processor is always going, there isn't any particular process that stands out as a problem. It seems like all processes are using more CPU cycles proportionally. Here's the long version: When I first put in the memory, Windows would lock up before the login screen. I tried just one of the new sticks. No problem. I took it out and tried the other. Again, no problem. So I put both back in and it still would not boot all the way. I found online someone had turn off the Quick Boot in the BIOS and that fixed their problem. I did that and the computer was able to start Windows completely. However, it is dog slow. The fans are constantly at high speed because the processor is being utilized near 100% nonstop. I let it run for over an hour thinking maybe it was setting up something internally for the new memory. I turned off the laptop, removed one stick and powered it up with the Quick Boot still disabled. It runs perfectly fine. Any clues why I can't use 16GB? I have a 4GB and a 2GB stick that I thought about trying to see if it's just more than 8GB or something else. I'm hesitant because those sticks are the same manufacturer as the two I just bought.
Brad If you think you can, you will. If you think you can't, you won't. Either way, you're right.