GT wrote:
> "CBFalconer" <cbfalconer@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> ldiaco wrote:
>>>
>>> This past summer, I upgraded my computer and in that upgrade, I
>>> got a new motherboard. It was an Intel DG33FBC, with an Intel
>>> G33 Express Northbridge chipset. I am content with it, but
>>> lately I have been salivating over the X38 chipset.
>>
>> Just ensure that your new board has the capability to operate ECC
>> memory. Then buy ECC memory. After installation you will never
>> wonder about memory quality again.
>
> Is there a / What is the performance overhead for ECC?

Practically zero. Expect in the order of 1 to 5% of memory speed.

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