RAM questions

BlackLoti · Post by **BlackLoti** » Fri Nov 24, 2000 4:32 pm

With prices so low i have a few questions:
1.)What's the difference between buffered and unbuffered RAM?

2.)What's the difference between ECC and non-ECC?

3.)I'm running generic pc100 ram at 112Mhz at CAS2 rather than CAS3. I have my celeron566 @ 953Mhz right now, and i need new ram that will operate at CAS2 112Mhz. Would getting a pc133 module be better than risking a pc100 that won't do CAS2 at 112?

thanks

and if you have any extra ram, lemme know.

freckmoto · Post by **freckmoto** » Fri Nov 24, 2000 7:08 pm

ECC RAM has error correction, but is mainly used in a mission critical server environment, which I assume your not in. With Ram as cheap as it is, buy some pc133 Infineon. Around $70 for a stick of 128 here http://www.corecomputers.com/specialslist.htm?ItemCat=System+Memory&OrderID=29279494989657229185103 .
That should do wonders for all of your overclocking needs.

Max

BlackLoti · Post by **BlackLoti** » Fri Nov 24, 2000 7:31 pm

hey, thanks a lot. i just ordered a stick. i figured i didn't need ECC or anything too spectacular. just some more beef for the system.

thanks again.

glc1 · Post by **glc1** » Fri Nov 24, 2000 7:39 pm

Buffered RAM is only need when you have large amounts on I stick, say a 256MB stick.

Crimson · Post by **Crimson** » Fri Nov 24, 2000 8:26 pm

and your mobo has to support ECC, some do, most dont.