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The Basics Of RAM

Posted by Hemos on from the learn-more-be-better dept.

Segfault 11 writes: "Ars Technica has Part 1 of their RAM series, which discusses the way that static and dynamic RAM work, in addition to covering memory modules. To get started, click here to learn more."

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  1. Re:hmm. they don't cover ECC RAM by Detritus · · Score: 5
    It's a false economy, plus at one time, Intel and other vendors were telling people that they didn't need parity or ECC RAM.

    ECC RAM is more expensive and it can be hard to find. Many stores don't stock it. In some computers it can be a bit slower than regular RAM.

    After having repeatedly dealt with RAM with pattern sensitivity problems, I am a firm believer in ECC RAM. Trying to diagnose and repair a computer that crashes every few days, or only when certain programs are run, can be a major headache. Is the problem the RAM, other hardware, application programs, device drivers or the flakey operating system?

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  2. Static RAM got me in the balls. by BigBlockMopar · · Score: 5

    Yes. Static RAM can be highly dangerous.

    Especially if you're out in the middle of the woods, on a moonless night, camping with your friends. The campfire has died down, and you've just finished off a six-pack of your favorite beer. You're now heeding nature's call, staggering away from the glowing embers in the firepit...

    And then BANG!, the tailgate that you just *knew* you should have closed gets you in the balls. You lie writhing on the ground for a few minutes, then regain some control over yourself as the pain subsides, start to get up and you clock your head on the back bumper, which you didn't realize you were under.

    Never turn your back on a static Ram. Or any other pickup truck that you've parked in the woods on a camping trip.

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