[SOLVED] ECC Ram Compatibility for gaming

[timhughes12]

Hi guys, I was given 64gb of ddr4 ECC ram from my friend as he didn't need it, I am building my pc soon but i am waiting for my psu and case to arrive. My motherboard and Cpu both support ECC ram but I am wondering is it safe to turn on docp with this ecc ram as the 2400mhz speed is a little slow, would i just be better off buying some normal ram for gaming or do you think this is ok? Appreciate any help

 

[COLGeek]

I have gamed with ECC memory in workstation class rigs in the past with excellent results. Try your free memory and then decide. 64GB of free memory, if compatible with your components, is quite a savings.

 

[timhughes12]

I have gamed with ECC memory in workstation class rigs in the past with excellent results. Try your free memory and then decide. 64GB of free memory, if compatible with your components, is quite a savings.

thank you man, nice to hear someone else has, I cant find anyhwhere online where someone has. Could i oc it with docp?

 

[COLGeek]

thank you man, nice to hear someone else has, I cant find anywhere online where someone has. Could i oc it with docp?

Maybe. Try it and see, your mileage may vary.

I personally don't recommend OCing memory. The gains achieved are usually minor compared to the potential instability you introduce to your system's performance.

Many members here on Tom's have gamed with workstation class rigs.

What are the specs (make/model of all components) of the system you are putting together?

 

[timhughes12]

he gains achieved are usually min

Maybe. Try it and see, your mileage may vary.

I personally don't recommend OCing memory. The gains achieved are usually minor compared to the potential instability you introduce to your system's performance.

Many members here on Tom's have gamed with workstation class rigs.

What are the specs (make/model of all components) of the system you are putting together?

its my first build but its not really for heavy gaming, im a music producer so just needed something more steady. I also play a lot of Rust though, so I will play that for sure.

Case : NZXT H510
PSU : Aerocool integrator 650w 80+ bronze
Cpu : Ryzen 5 2600
Gpu : Gtx 1060 3gb
Memory : 64gb of ddr4 2400mhz micron ram
storage : Intel dc p3520 2tb ssd
Mobo : Asus tuf b450m plus gaming
then just some random aesthetic stuff such as lights and a cooler

 

[COLGeek]

Do you have the full, exact model number of the memory you intend to use?

 

[timhughes12]

Do you have the full, exact model number of the memory you intend to use?

https://www.amazon.com/Micron-PC4-19200-DDR4-2400MHz-Registered-MTA36ASF4G72PZ-2G3B1/dp/B01FROAO1S

thats it, i have 2 of them

 

[COLGeek]

That is registered memory and not likely to work in consumer class motherboards. I suspect that this memory will not work in your config.

 

[timhughes12]

Do you have the full, exact model number of the memory you intend to use?

sorry that link didnt work i dont know why, here is a new link


https://www.memory4less.com/micron-32gb-ddr4-pc19200-mta36asf4g72pz-2g3b1mi

 

[COLGeek]

sorry that link didnt work i dont know why, here is a new link


https://www.memory4less.com/micron-32gb-ddr4-pc19200-mta36asf4g72pz-2g3b1mi

That is registered memory and not likely to work in consumer class motherboards. I suspect that this memory will not work in your config.

 

[timhughes12]

That is registered memory and not likely to work in consumer class motherboards. I suspect that this memory will not work in your config.

it says the cpu and mobo are both compatible with ecc memory, would that make a difference ?

 

[COLGeek]

Yes. It makes a difference. There are different types of ECC memory.

 

[timhughes12]

Yes. It makes a difference. There are different types of ECC memory.

ah okay , thank you man, i appreciate you taking the time to help. Do you think its worth putting it in and seeing if it will boot or will it 100% not work?

 

[COLGeek]

ah okay , thank you man, i appreciate you taking the time to help. Do you think its worth putting it in and seeing if it will boot or will it 100% not work?

Honestly, I am only 99% sure the memory won't work. Up to you whether to try or not.

 

[SamirD]

Unless the board specifically says it will work with ECC Registered, the memory will not work. I don't think I've never seen a consumer board support ECC Registered.

The good thing is that ram is worth a chunk to server people, so you should be able to sell it off and buy whatever 64GB consumer kit you want.

 

[timhughes12]

Honestly, I am only 99% sure the memory won't work. Up to you whether to try or not.

ah okay thank you man