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Title: Server memory in desktop MB? Post by: check_status on May 15, 2012, 01:55:42 AM Can I use DDR3 Registered ECC RAM, usually used in servers (HP or Dell), in the 890fxa series boards?
It appears that most 8GB sticks available are Registered ECC RAM for servers. Title: Re: Server memory in desktop MB? Post by: rjk on May 15, 2012, 02:03:56 AM Can I use DDR3 Registered ECC RAM, usually used in servers (HP or Dell), in the 890fxa series boards? Nope, won't work. None of these will fit your specs?: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611%20600006050%20600006074&IsNodeId=1&name=8GBIt appears that most 8GB sticks available are Registered ECC RAM for servers. I see 30 different options, and that excludes kits of more than one stick. Title: Re: Server memory in desktop MB? Post by: check_status on May 15, 2012, 03:05:32 AM Unfortunately the price for 48GB is prohibitive via NewEgg.
Current bid: US $99.99 - 48GB (6x8GB) PC3-10600R DDR3 1333MHz R-DIMM dual rank server memory HP Dell (http://www.ebay.com/itm/48GB-6x8GB-PC3-10600R-DDR3-1333MHz-R-DIMM-dual-rank-server-memory-HP-Dell-/160799004528?pt=US_Memory_RAM_&hash=item25705e1770#ht_500wt_1093) Title: Re: Server memory in desktop MB? Post by: rjk on May 15, 2012, 03:19:47 AM Unfortunately the price for 48GB is prohibitive via NewEgg. Ah, :( Unfortunately, ECC memory requires specific chipset and and board support. Current bid: US $99.99 - 48GB (6x8GB) PC3-10600R DDR3 1333MHz R-DIMM dual rank server memory HP Dell (http://www.ebay.com/itm/48GB-6x8GB-PC3-10600R-DDR3-1333MHz-R-DIMM-dual-rank-server-memory-HP-Dell-/160799004528?pt=US_Memory_RAM_&hash=item25705e1770#ht_500wt_1093) |