ECC vs non-ECC RAM

[batrot]

I have an Asus P4T MB which uses up to 2GB of RAM. When I got it, it had 4 64MB modules, and I think it'll fly with at least 1GB of memory.

Two of the 64MBs are non-ECC, (NECs) but the other two are not marked. They are Samsung.

At least two memory vendors say the board will take ECC or non-ECC. Do any of you know if indeed that is the case?

And if I put ECC and non-ECC together, would I get the 1GB and another 128MB? or should I just drop the non-ECC?

[Digerati]

And if I put ECC and non-ECC together

You should not mix types.

Here's my canned text on finding the right RAM for your system.

These popular RAM makers have auto-scanning and/or manual entry RAM wizards to help you determine which RAM is compatible with your motherboard. For manual entry, enter/select the PC or motherboard make and model number and the wizard will list compatible RAM.

Crucial - Memory Advisor
Corsair - Memory Finder (manual data entry only)
GeIL - Memory Meter
Kingston - Memory Search (manual data entry only)
Mushkin - Advisor
Patriot - Memory Search (manual data entry only)
PNY - Memory Configurator (manual data entry only)
SuperTalent - Memory Finder (manual data entry only)

The following retailers have auto-scanners and manual wizards. They sell brand name and/or "house" brand (re-branded) RAM.

Newegg - Memory Configurator System Tool
MemoryStock - Upgrade Configurator
18004Memory – Configurator
4AllMemory - Memory advisor (automatic and manual)
TigerDirect - Memory Configurator (manual data entry only)

[batrot]

Thank you very much for your information.

Appreciate your time.

[Digerati]

That's what is nice about canned texts, they take no time to copy and paste!

[craisin]

it takes 2 gigs so you need 4x512mb sticks that identical to avoid issues

[fifatime]

dors say the board will take ECC or non-ECC. Do any of you know if indeed that

[fifatime]

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