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WINDSHEAR   01-26-2006 at 04:37:56 AM

which is better? and which is faster? what I'm wondering is if its faster, should I try and get RAM that is buffered? :? Thanks :)

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486   01-26-2006 at 05:05:57 AM
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unbuffered RAM is faster, used in desktops (with S939 Athlons and Opterons, for example), but puts great strain on memory controller, so max 4 DIMMs can be used (usually)
buffered RAM is slower, used in servers (with S940 Opterons, for example), but much easier on memory controller, so more than 4 DIMMs can be used.

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WINDSHEAR   01-26-2006 at 05:16:25 AM
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ok thanks :) makes sense :)

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