Need different RAM to install Leopard?

I tried last night to (finally) upgrade to Leopard, but I got the error: "The Installer could not validate the contents of the 'BaseSystem' package." Looking around some, it seems like that error usually has to do with using 3rd party RAM. I currently have installed Kingston 2GB (2 x 1GB) 200-Pin DDR2 SO-DIMM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Laptop Memory Model KVR667D2K2SO/2GR. I've been using this RAM for a year now with no problems.
I have two questions:
Can I install Leopard without having to install new RAM?
If I do need to buy new RAM, what kind should I get to avoid this problem in the future?
Thanks in advance! My poor computer is just a paperweight until I get this working. :/

Welcome to Apple Discussions!
If I'm not much mistaken, the KVR is the "ValueRAM." Turns out the ValueRAM is no value. Many people have found the quality of it seriously lacking. Other Kingston RAM is good, especially if when you buy it, they specify your exact vintage and model Mac on their website, and not just the standard used by the RAM. See my FAQ* about bad RAM:
http://www.macmaps.com/badram.html
- * Links to my pages may give me compensation.

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paulae wrote:
Before I install Leopard to upgrade my computer (I currently have Panther), how much free space is recommended? I have about 6 GB, I know not much... I am currently moving a lot of photos over to an external hard drive to free up more space. But not sure how much space is really needed. Any advice?
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