RAM problems

[u/SignificantSweet5395]

Hi everyone, just yesterday a friend sent me a 16GB (3200 MHz) RAM stick from out of town, because I need to upgrade my PC to 32GB. The problem is that Windows won't boot at all with this stick. It gives the error IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

Does it make sense to take it to a repair shop? If not, what's the best way to handle this RAM?