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Thread ID: 65688	2006-01-27 02:53:00	What is ECC Ram	Sync_88k (9584)	Press F1

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424586	2006-01-27 02:53:00	Someone's offering my a 512MB stick of DDR ECC ram for around 25 dollars, Im not sure if my motherboard supports ECC Ram. I currently Have an L7VTA rev1.0 motherboard. With 3 DDR DIMM slots. I need to make sure that ECC Ram is compatible with my motherboard. Tips anyone? Thanks	Sync_88k (9584)
424587	2006-01-27 03:24:00	Before you stick some RAM into your slots, make sure you aren't max'ed out or that you have the right type by going here (www.newegg.com) and getting a scan (for free). Folow the instructions or better yet, there is a spot to click that scans your system and advises you what is and isn't good or allowed for your particular mobo. :)	SurferJoe46 (51)
424588	2006-01-27 09:09:00	Since it's only one "stick", I'd probably avoid it. ECC means either "Error Checking and Correction" or "Error-Correcting Code" memory. ECC uses a 9-bit-per-byte system, instead of 8. There's very little difference in performance, but the ECC is usually more expensive. Typically only used in servers, or what used to be considered high-end workstations. Kingston memory has a handy memory "configurator" that should tell you what your mobo supports. http://www.kingston.com/	kingdragonfly (309)
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