What does ECC *as in ECC SDRAM) stand for?

[Guest]

What does the acronym ECC stand for and what are the main benefits of using it over standard SDRAM?

 

[Guest]

Error Checking & Correcting

 

[Guest]

It stands for Error Correction Code.

On www.kingston.com, you can find a memoryguide with explanations.

 

[Grizely1]

Leywalker is right, it's Error Correction Code (can also be Error Correcting Code, same thing)

 

[Arrow]

If you're a regular user and not DEPENDING on your computer for business or something like that, they you really don't need ECC RAM.

Rob
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[Guest]

Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Guys.

 

[Grizely1]

YEP, np!

In case your wondering, ECC checks the memory for errors and if it finds them it fixes it. Not really helpful if you ask me.

 

[Guest]

If you're running a dedicated server for your company, ECC RAM is useful. To the average joe out there, they won't need ECC.

 

[rcf84]

ecc are really meant for servers but is more $$$ but nice to have