Quote Originally Posted by oldsarge View Post
I don't want to think about a bad cpu! However, I ran the Intel processor diagnostic and the memory controller
passed. It detected 8gb memory. I guess that means something is wrong between the cpu and the memory.
The motherboard memory tool detects the full 16gb as does the CPUZ utility.
My research shows that the usual defect is the cpu socket pins. This time I was real careful with the install and
dropped the cpu straight down, etc.
It has to be the CPU. Sorry for the bad news...two different boards and same result it's an indication of a bad memory controller. Just get a G530 to test it out.