> I highly recommend running "memtest86" (from a boot floppy or CD) in the
> highest mode to make sure you "exercise" your new RAM. It will write and
> read with various data patterns that (hopefully) shows up any issues
> with contamination between adjacent memory bits. ( See
> http://www.memtest86.com/ )

Martin,

as the machine I aim to chip up is kind of in continuing use...:
does memtesting in another PC before going into intended machine serves
purpose ?

is ECC memory worth the extra cost ?
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