ECC-enabled memory...

[G9]

...is it worth the extra bucks?

 

[alvino]

You don't need it. Registered RAM only works with ECC-compatible motherboards, and it's expensive. It's mainly used for servers, because it's more stable than Non-ECC RAM.

 

[mammikoura]

You don't need it.

Agreed. Normal ram is more than stable enough for a normal desktop.

 

[G9]

Alright, thanks for the advice.

 

[prosser13]

mammikoura - even if ECC RAM was more stable, he wouldn't be able to use it. It only works in ECC-RAM motherboards, which are normally server mobos.

 

[G9]

Yeah, I'm considering a Power Mac when Woodcrest comes out... which is a sever proc, which would need a server mobo.

 

[mammikoura]

mammikoura - even if ECC RAM was more stable, he wouldn't be able to use it. It only works in ECC-RAM motherboards, which are normally server mobos.

I know, but he might be building a totally new comp, and so he could get a server mobo if he wants to.

 

[alvino]

mammikoura - even if ECC RAM was more stable, he wouldn't be able to use it. It only works in ECC-RAM motherboards, which are normally server mobos.

Yeah, that's what I said in my first post.

 

[compguy91]

Just curious, what is the difference between ECC and non-ECC memory? I know servers use it but why is that?

 

[DJ-CHRIS1]

Just curious, what is the difference between ECC and non-ECC memory? I know servers use it but why is that?

ECC is error checking and protects against some gamma rays coming from outer space.

Im 100% dead serious.