2006-12-27 11:09:07 · 4 answers · asked by jmsteed4334 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
in other words can i use server ram in my desktop pc, and is there anything i need to look for on my pc to see if its compatible besides the normal stuff)
2006-12-29 13:43:18 · update #1
No to the lasy guy, there is a difference. Server ram is generally registered RAM, also called ECC RAM. It has error-checking capabilities. It tends to be more expensive and is unnecessary for plain desktop computers.
2006-12-27 13:39:54 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like the guy before said, server's usually run ECC Registered RAM which will work on very few motherboards, (the only ones I know of are the top of the line Athlon FX models which require registered memory). So it is not a good idea to use that RAM in your desktop.
2006-12-31 14:09:07 · answer #2 · answered by veldel37 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. RAM is RAM is RAM. Servers tend to have a lot more RAM installed in them than your average desktop due to the increased load put on them by enterprise level activities but the actual chips aren't any different.
2006-12-27 11:29:29 · answer #3 · answered by Bamba 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with the others. (except Bamba)
2007-01-02 00:41:06 · answer #4 · answered by NEO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋