Rambus ECC

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ECC is essential for servers and in high value data
situations. Most home users don't bother. Are your
other RIMMs ECC? If they are then get ECC, if not
then don't as they won't operate in ECC mode unless
all RIMMs are ECC. However, is this machine worth
spending over $500 on?
 
Grinder said:
I'm shopping 16-bit RDRAM RIMMs (PC800, 512Mb) and would like your opinion:
Is ECC worth it?
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Yes. See "ECC Memory Isn't Everything -- It's the Only Thing"
under "Programming Methods" on my web page: http://bobday.vze.com
Also, in case you're getting the memory for the i820 chipset or the VC820
mainboard, the maximum memory chip density allowed by the spec is
128Mb (or 144Mb for ECC), and also for the 820 chipset or board, the
modules need not be in pairs.

-- Bob Day
http://bobday.vze.com
 
Pen said:
ECC is essential for servers and in high value data
situations. Most home users don't bother. Are your
other RIMMs ECC?
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Yes they are.
If they are then get ECC, if not
then don't as they won't operate in ECC mode unless
all RIMMs are ECC. However, is this machine worth
spending over $500 on?
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That's a good question that I'm resolving now. Thanks for your remarks.
 
Bob Day said:
Yes. See "ECC Memory Isn't Everything -- It's the Only Thing"
under "Programming Methods" on my web page: http://bobday.vze.com
Also, in case you're getting the memory for the i820 chipset or the VC820
mainboard, the maximum memory chip density allowed by the spec is
128Mb (or 144Mb for ECC), and also for the 820 chipset or board, the
modules need not be in pairs.
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Thanks, your link is as complete of a description as I would have hoped for.
 
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