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Old 01-08-2008, 02:33 AM
Matt
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Default Buffered and Registered Memory: Is it worth the expense?

Hey guys.

As the subject says, I'm pricing up some RAM. I'm looking for 2GB of
PC2-8500 and I'm coming across modules that are either "buffered" or
"unbuffered" and "registered" or "un-registered".

I've found a website that explains what these mean, and it seems to
emphasise that buffered and registered memory is only necessary in:

"servers and other mission-critical systems where it is extremely
important that the data is properly handled."

For an average consumer such as myself, should I save some pennies and
get unbuffered and unregistered RAM, or is their a genuine benefit to me?

Kind Regards,

Matt

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