Memory Problem

I ran memtest86+ for about 9 hours last night and it found 2 errors after 8-9 passes. It found it on the fourth pass, then again on the 8th pass. I think it is the same section. Is this normal? Should I return the Ram now? Or is one error ok? I have noticed on BF2, while loading there is a little pause in the load at 62%, where as before it just loaded very quickly. Is it possible I somehow damaged the ram just by using it? After I installed in, I ran memtest for about 3 hours and it found no errors. I guess it needed 4 hours at the least.
Anyway, what should I do? I don't want further problems down the road.

 

bumping the thread

 

Any errors reported by memtest86+ are not normal. When I changed memory timing and voltage on my desktop PC for overclocking, I always ran memtest86+ for at least 12 hours. When the timing was almost “right”, memtest86+ failed just after 4-5 hours with one or two errors. Memory errors should not be ignored because when they occur in Windows you could get BSOD and/or corrupted files. I remember when one of the 2 memory modules in my desktop PC started going bad, I got a few “warning sign” BSODs and corrupted files. When it was finally dead, I could not boot the PC though the other memory module was still good.

I don’t think you can damage the memory by just running applications/games.

If it's new memory you just bought and your PC is not overclocked, I would recommend returning it for refund or exchange.

 

Well, get this I ran memtest86+ for about 17 hours this time with no errors. Is this strange?

 

Are the two 1GB modules same brand and model, or have the same latency/timing? If not, occasionally they might not work perfectly together in the dual channel mode.

 

Same exact speed, brand, timing, and size.

 

Do a full burn-in test before you decide what to do with it; if it still gets errors, I would advise you to remove the module asap instead of waiting for a BSOD. Defective memory can corrupt your entire OS and render it useless.

 

Memory tends to go bad with time. If it shows one error now, it may show 10 next month.
You may try running memtest on each of the chips individually overnight and check if the problem comes from the two running together or from one of the chips.

 

Did anyone read my other post? 17 hours no errors...

 

That's why you should test them individually. If you have a lifetime warranty, you need not worry too much but if you only have a year or two, then you really need to know if there is something wrong with the memory and replace it.

 

Here is a SS. I will test each stick individually now.

 

Tested each stick for a few passes and in different slots. No errors, but wtf! I just got this error.

 

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=101272
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=134503
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You may have a bad memory after all. Hope it's the memory.