ECC is short for Error Checking and Correction. It's a way to catch
single-bit memory errors and correct them before they generate larger system
errors. The RAM is slightly slower as a result, but more stable under heavy
load conditions like you would find on a server. It cannot be mixed with
non-ECC RAM, nor can it be used on a mainboard that cannot support it. Hope
that little bit of info is helpful.

-----Original Message-----
From: Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Anne Smith
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 5:36 AM
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Subject: [PCBUILD] re PC133 Ram


Hi all,

I have been searching for some PC133 RAM to upgrade my computers.

I have found there seem to be 2 varieties. ECC and NON ECC.

In my computer I have NON ECC. Can I install ECC ram??

 From what I can work out, it seems ECC only works in servers, but I
don't understand the difference.

Any insight will be MOST welcome.

Thank you

Anne
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