To answer the question, not directly with any machine I own.

However working as volunteer advisor on computer help forums, I have seen a few enquiries where their fault turned out to be faulty RAM, so yes it does happen, rarely, but it does.

To now clarify the subject of how much RAM can you fit.
As Eddie said, Windows XP with a 32 bit operating system, the maximum that Windows can use is actually about 3.8GB, so not all of the supposedly 4GB fitted will be utilised.

However strangely enough with 64 bit operating systems, Windows XP, Vista or 7 and 8 and 64 bit CPU to match, the maximum RAM is near infinite. However that is influenced by the other hardware soldered to the motherboard, and for low end boards can be as low as that 4GB.

So if thinking of building a system now, and using a 64bit system make sure the motherboard will handle the amount of RAM you intend or would like in your system.

As far as DDR2/3/4 Each level of this is not backward or forward compatible, a motherboard is fitted with the slot type for the RAM type required, whether DDR 2, or 3 or 4.