^i doubt the slots are bad as i was having pretty much the same isues with my old board, this one is new and still has the issues. I'll test one stick in a difference slot tonight, and one all day when im away tomorrow. Just to see if one stick is fine or if it is both, and to make sure the slots are fine like you said. But it looks like im going to be needing new ram. I wonder if it is under warranty or anything.
Anyway, thanks for the help mak.