Question about RAM?

[frufru]

I'm looking for a 256 MB stick of PC2100 DDR from www.crucial.com and I'm not sure what Non-Parity Error Checking means other than $10 less than the RAM that doesn't say non-parity. What does this mean and which one should I buy?

Here's the link to the site.

 

[Kill_Phil]

parity is basically an algathorim that the ram supports to check data integrity

DDR PC2100 ? CL=2.5 ? Unbuffered ? Non-parity ? 2.5V ? 32Meg x 64

thats basically the standard stuff, probably what you would want.

 

[frufru]

So is the more expensive stuff worth it?

 

[CrazyHelloDeli]

No, for basic home computing needs. You want ECC for servers and workstations.

 

[frufru]

Ok guys, thanks!