What is non-ecc RAM?

[4fingerwu1]

I have a stick of PNY DDR PC2100
What is non-ecc RAM and how can I tell what this stick is
Thank You
Ricardo

 

[Chaotic42]

FAQ

 

[4fingerwu1]

Hey
Thank You that was perfect
Do you have any idea how I can tell if my RAM is ECC or not?
It doesnt say anything on the package so I am guessing it is non-ecc
It is pny pc2100 DDR
Thank You
Ricardo

 

[Lonyo]

ECC RAM has 9 "blocks" on each side, 8 blocks on the side means non-ECC RAM.
Here's a pic to show non-ECC RAM (notice no chip in the middle gap that's highlighted).
ram.jpg

 

[eklass]

Originally posted by: 4fingerwu1
I have a stick of PNY DDR PC2100 What is non-ecc RAM and how can I tell what this stick is Thank You Ricardo

i think the better question is "What is ECC RAM"

the answer is, "a waste of money"

 

[4fingerwu1]

Heya great help with the picture
Thank You
Ricardo

 

[Chaotic42]

Originally posted by: eklass
i think the better question is "What is ECC RAM"

the answer is, "a waste of money"

Riiiiiiiiight. Whatever.