New some help on technical terms plz

MacaroneePenguin

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When it comes to RAM I would like to know what exactly is the difference between ECC (error correction) non ECC; is there a speed difference?

Also, what's the difference between registered and unregistered ram?

Thanx...
 

konichiwa

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The difference is that ECC ram checks for errors and non-ECC ram doesn't. If you're not running a server, you don't need ECC ram. Don't waste your money.