Can't preview images > 3.5mb

[dclassb]

Hi, I recently built a family computer, photo viewing is a big part of its usage. 

 

Every Windows photo app except Ms-paint has trouble displaying higher res images about 3.5MB up.

 

 

 

 

The basic specs:

• Win 8.1 64 bit
• asus a88xm , driver 1801 
• a6 7400k at stock clock
• 8gb 1600 ddr3

see attached for more detailed specs

 

Asus lists a new bios, 2102, but states it's to improve x4 860k stability.  

 

Is there anything I should try before a bios flash?

 

thanks, dd