What is ECC ram and what is it good for?

[Intelman07]

I believe ECC is error correcting code is it not? What does that mean exactly and what are the advantages and disadvantages?

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

There is a topic about this in the FAQ. Go to the homepage and click on FAQ. You should be able to find it by searching or browsing.

 

[bozo1]

FAQ
Bottom line - mostly used in servers, slower, more expensive, most non-server motherboards don't support it.

 

[DaveSimmons]

FAQ U!
But seriously, the AT FAQ and/or the search command will bring you enlightenment.