Will 32 Bit PC1066 RDRAM work on GA-8IHXP?

[seya]

I just saw this 32 bit PC1066 Samsung RDRAM at googlegear, wonder if it works with the Gigabyte motherboard.

 

[AndyHui]

No. The number of pins is different, and the board is not designed for 32-bit RIMMs.

Only one board can use 32-bit RIMMs at the moment, the ASUS P4T533.

 

[seya]

Thanks for the information.
Also, is there any difference in performance between the two types?

 

[GonzoDaGr8]

Off seyas' topic a little, but can't you use 32 bit RDRAM in single sticks instead of having to have matched pairs?

 

[wicktron]

Yes, you may use the 32bit modules by their lonesome rather than using them in pairs like traditional 16bit RD modules. However, you must still must use a CRIMM, that's no problem though. On another note, the 32bit modules have a lower latency (not sure of the exact number, probably 34-40ns) rating and theoretically can be clocked higher, there are however 32ns 16bit Samsung Original modules that may be purchased from Mushkin. They are only 128mb though.

 

[seya]

This is a naive question.
What does ECC mean for RDRAM? Does it improve performance in any way?

 

[AndyHui]

Please read the FAQ. Although it's written for SDRAM, the same applies to RDRAM.