PC133 RAM errors?

[CodeMaster]

I have just bought three second hand 512MB PC133 sticks of RAM. I decided to check if they are all OK, put the first one in and fired up Memtest86. I stopped the test after the first pass, with over 100000 errors. So the first one is DEFINATELY shot.
The second one is running now, and after 2 passes, has returned 1 error.

My question is, how many errors would be considered acceptable? PC133 RAM is incredibly expensive, and quite rare to find. I only paid R320 each, and the best price I found new was R799.

The guy said that he did have some extra, and that I should let him know if there is a problem with them. I don't know if I should send the second one back with only 1 error, but I also don't want to use it, and end up getting BSOD errors, random freezes, etc.

So, is 1 error acceptable?

 

[zerofocus]

Even 1 error is unacceptable in my book. NEVER take chances with memory!

 

[Person]

It should not have any errors at all. And R320 is a bit much for that RAM in any case. We can get it here for around R280 per stick. ( we use it as replacements in Customers PC's they need to be repaired )

I would send it all back.

 

[CodeMaster]

Where's HERE for R280 per stick? Like I said, R799 was the best price I could find for NEW PC133 ram.

 

[thisgeek]

I agree - even 1 error is too much.

 

[Luke7777]

Where's HERE for R280 per stick?

"Here" would probably be the company in his sig

 

[killadoob]

buya new board then buy better ram

geez 320 for second hand ram lol

 

[Person]

NEW I can get if for you @ R566.00 incl VAT per 512MB Stick.

 

[LabAnimal]

1 error is unacceptable. Firstly, try bush any dust out of the ram slots, and clean the contacts on the ram, then test them again.

 

[CodeMaster]

The third one tested no errors after 3 passes. I am gonna give him a call, since he said he had more laying around.

Thanks for the responses. I initially thought that one error would have been OK, but I guess all it takes is one error to cause BSOD errors.