I'm just in the process of buying a 1GB Ram upgrade,I've narrowed it down to a PC2100 184 Pin non-ECC and non- parity.
My question is, I've read the gist of some posts here and other websites explaining there's no point buying faster memory speed if your cpu will cause a bottle neck.
My M/board is Giga-byte Ga 7DXE, CPU-AMD Athlon XP 1800+.
The m/board spec says "DDR SDRAM Frequencies: PC1600 and PC2100". Is this 'PC2100' the absolute maximum RAM speed I can have? i.e. can I go up to PC2700+ and not waste the extra speed by it not matching my cpu speed?
I'm just a little confused .....and I'm not into overclocking I just want to get the best and most efficient performance for my CAD and graphic intense software.
One last thing, Is ECC actualy important? I've heard it said the larger the RAM the more cause for error and that it was only recommended for servers etc, and not home PC's, but does that apply to high capacity CAD pc's? How much more safer is it? and is it worth the extra £'s?
Thanks in advance to all that can help with this query......
My question is, I've read the gist of some posts here and other websites explaining there's no point buying faster memory speed if your cpu will cause a bottle neck.
My M/board is Giga-byte Ga 7DXE, CPU-AMD Athlon XP 1800+.
The m/board spec says "DDR SDRAM Frequencies: PC1600 and PC2100". Is this 'PC2100' the absolute maximum RAM speed I can have? i.e. can I go up to PC2700+ and not waste the extra speed by it not matching my cpu speed?
I'm just a little confused .....and I'm not into overclocking I just want to get the best and most efficient performance for my CAD and graphic intense software.
One last thing, Is ECC actualy important? I've heard it said the larger the RAM the more cause for error and that it was only recommended for servers etc, and not home PC's, but does that apply to high capacity CAD pc's? How much more safer is it? and is it worth the extra £'s?
Thanks in advance to all that can help with this query......