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Article #184Re: Asus A7A266 vs A7M266
From: Don Sterner
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 23:00
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 23:00
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>Another question I have is regarding ECC ram. This machine will be on all >the time. ECC ram is a lot more expensive in the DDR variety. Is it worth it >for me to go with the ECC? Up-time is important, but not "mission-critical". But ECC isn't a LOT more expensive. You're dealing in the wrong places. Some of our local shops seem to think if you want DDR, then you should pay a premium. Some also think that if you want ECC, the you should pay an additional premium - but it's not necessary - the shops are ripping you off. Today's cost for 256mb DDR cl2.5 unbuffered non-parity $103.49 256mb DDR cl2.5 unbuffered parity ECC $ 112.49. or a difference of about 8.5%. That's less that you'd expect just based on the additional row of bits (1/8 expected additional cost would be $12.93 for a projected price of $116.43) Prices from Crucial web site http://www.crucial.com on 4/13/01
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