Why is my early 2006 macbook crashing after upgrading ram?

I've got a black early 2006 Macbook. I recently upgraded the RAM from 1gb (two 512mb modules) to 2gb (two 1gb modules). I used Crucial brand RAM if that makes a difference.
Anyway, since I upgraded, rather than being able to keep more windows open without the computer slowing down, my screen is freezing up and while sometimes it give me eventual control again, many times it will just tell me to restart the computer. This happens when watching any sort of video either online or off a HD. I had a bunch of tabs open tonight with no video playing (but one video loading) and I had to restart the computer.
Can someone help me? Much appreciated.
I'm running Snow Leopard 10.6.8 BTW

FIrst thing I would do is running the Apple Hardware Test Intel-based Macs: Using Apple Hardware Test
Could be you got a faulty RAM module.
If faulty contact Crucial for replacement.
Also check if the the modules are seated correctly and/or reseat them.
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