Andy2008

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RAM in a server often has error detection and correction circuitry (ECC). It may also be "buffered", as in FB-DIMM, particularly with Xeon processors. Google will have more info.

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HappyBison

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In other terms:
Server RAM prioritized as a memory with higher reliability, while desktop RAM prioritized to speed or price mostly.