alvino Golden Master Messages 19,967 Jul 6, 2006 #2 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.
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.
M mammikoura Golden Master Messages 7,459 Jul 6, 2006 #3 alvino said: You don't need it. Click to expand... Agreed. Normal ram is more than stable enough for a normal desktop.
alvino said: You don't need it. Click to expand... Agreed. Normal ram is more than stable enough for a normal desktop.
P prosser13 Daemon Poster Messages 1,080 Jul 6, 2006 #5 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.
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.
OP OP G G9 Daemon Poster Messages 1,134 Jul 6, 2006 #6 Yeah, I'm considering a Power Mac when Woodcrest comes out... which is a sever proc, which would need a server mobo.
Yeah, I'm considering a Power Mac when Woodcrest comes out... which is a sever proc, which would need a server mobo.
M mammikoura Golden Master Messages 7,459 Jul 6, 2006 #7 prosser13 said: 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. Click to expand... I know, but he might be building a totally new comp, and so he could get a server mobo if he wants to.
prosser13 said: 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. Click to expand... I know, but he might be building a totally new comp, and so he could get a server mobo if he wants to.
alvino Golden Master Messages 19,967 Jul 6, 2006 #8 prosser13 said: 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. Click to expand... Yeah, that's what I said in my first post.
prosser13 said: 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. Click to expand... Yeah, that's what I said in my first post.
compguy91 Fully Optimized Messages 2,415 Jul 6, 2006 #9 Just curious, what is the difference between ECC and non-ECC memory? I know servers use it but why is that?
Just curious, what is the difference between ECC and non-ECC memory? I know servers use it but why is that?
DJ-CHRIS1 Golden Master Messages 5,203 Jul 6, 2006 #10 troy272 said: Just curious, what is the difference between ECC and non-ECC memory? I know servers use it but why is that? Click to expand... ECC is error checking and protects against some gamma rays coming from outer space. Im 100% dead serious.
troy272 said: Just curious, what is the difference between ECC and non-ECC memory? I know servers use it but why is that? Click to expand... ECC is error checking and protects against some gamma rays coming from outer space. Im 100% dead serious.