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@volcano11 wrote:
It is most likely that the computer came with non-ecc memory unless you specifically ordered it with ecc. If you mix ecc and non-ecc, all memory will run as non-ecc. The 8100 can use either PC600 or PC800 RDRAM. It is highly unlikely that you will be able to find PC600. To determine what you have, go into the BIOS setup program and look for the line that shows memory. If it says 300 mhz, then you have PC600. If it says 400 mhz, then you have PC800. Note that if you have PC600, you would be best to dump it and just add PC800. Mixing PC600 and PC800 RDRAM will work, but all RAM will run at the slower PC600 speed.
Steve
Exactly. I've gone to Googlegear.com and selected Samsung memory for specific Dell systems and provided the links. Googlegear has great prices. Remember to buy two matching sticks. If you don't want to buy them from Googlegear, you can use the part numbers to find them elsewhere. To find the proper RDRAM for your computer, click here.
@JMUC85 wrote:
What is the difference between ecc and non-ecc? would it hurt if i got ecc? and i found that i have pc600 non ecc. so ill probly just ditch that memory.
ECC memory has error checking capability that home users don't need, nor do non-scientific business uses. It's a waste of money, and it will operate slightly slower.
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It is most likely that the computer came with non-ecc memory unless you specifically ordered it with ecc. If you mix ecc and non-ecc, all memory will run as non-ecc. The 8100 can use either PC600 or PC800 RDRAM. It is highly unlikely that you will be able to find PC600. To determine what you have, go into the BIOS setup program and look for the line that shows memory. If it says 300 mhz, then you have PC600. If it says 400 mhz, then you have PC800. Note that if you have PC600, you would be best to dump it and just add PC800. Mixing PC600 and PC800 RDRAM will work, but all RAM will run at the slower PC600 speed.
Steve