ECC RAM isn't just for servers—here's when your PC actually needs it ...

I need to upgrade my E3-1275 v5 + Supermicro X11SSZ-TLN4F-O mobo. When I say I need to upgrade it I don't need to from a performance point of view but my eldest son needs a new PC for his school work ...

So, is there a speed difference between ECC and Non-ECC RAM assuming that they are both unbuffered modules? If so, how much of a difference is there? The ram will most likely live in an A64 3000+ and ...

Intel stripped ECC RAM support off its consumer products over a decade ago, and Linus Torvalds is still unhappy about it. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new window) ...