2,000+ memory errors; severe problem?

Atls

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Hey. I have G.Skill DDR3 memory, and Memtest86 showed over 2,000 errors. Is it a severe problem, or can I let it slide?
 

SickBeast

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It is a severe problem. Try upping your memory voltage a bit or else relax your timings. You're risking data loss with unstable memory and your computer will crash a lot.
 

Atls

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Thanks. I tried setting the timings to the manufacturer's specs, but it didn't help. I guess the RAM is fried, then? I've had it for about 8 months.

Also, the voltage is set to auto. I don't know a lot about voltages, so I had preferred not to mess around with it.
 

Emulex

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yah you should get 0 errors on the hottest day with 100 hours straight.

thank god for ECC memory!