Whats the difference between ECC and NON-ECC RAM?

[ADE]

First of all, what does ECC mean?

 

[Ku-sama]

Error Correction Checking i think, its mainly for servers because its more stable

 

[The_Other_One]

Look for it on Wikipedia. I'm sure that would have the best explination. But yeah, I do know it's mostly for servers.

 

[ADE]

How would they react in a PC?

 

[PC eye]

The term ECC refers to error correction as described in lengthy detail at http://members.aol.com/mnecctek/faqs.html#what Similar to Parity memory the installed corrects every single bit error seen in ram. Non-Parity or non ECC memory runs at a much faster speed since errors are corected by other means in newer systems. The main differences are outlined in the article seen at http://www.pctechguide.com/14Memory_Parity_memory.htm

 

[ADE]

WOW, I nver knew that. Thanks Guys. I like this place. Everyone seems to know, well... everything!

 

[robina_80]

only servers use ecc for its reliability