Registered Memory question

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>I know registered memory is primarily designed for systems
>with a lot of memory like a server.

True.

>I know registered memory is diffrent than buffered memory.

No, it's the same.

>I have a friend that has successfully used buffered memory
>in his Athlon 64...

He is using 'registered' memory, and that is propably because his mainboard supports or requires registered memory.

We need more info.

>Why would you want to?

Registered memory with ECC is wonderful! The best thing since sliced bread.

>It's slow

No, it's the same speed as similar spec'd unbuffered memory

>it's expensive

Quality will cost you!

>and it doesn't offer any real advantage to the average
>user.

But I love my servers so much!


Andy