[geeks] Learned something new today...

[Joshua D. Boyd]

On 07/16/2012 04:03 PM, Lionel Peterson wrote:
> So the server arrived, the CPUs go in (dual quads w/ 6 Meg Cache for
> $38/each from Compuvest.com), throw in a couple 3.5" SATA drives and
> then I go to plug in the RAM - it won't fit. The manual says it want
> DDR2-667 ECC Registered RAM, my RAM is DDR3-667 ECC Fully Buffered.
Thanks for mentioning Compuvest.  I've been thinking of upgrading 2x 
2220 system to 2x quad something.

> After a go-round with TYAN support (which was very responsive and very
> helpful), it turns out that Registered RAM is not the same as Fully
> Buffered.
>
> So now I need to find a way to turn a small pile of Fully Buffered RAM
> (from an Intel/Dell server upgrade) for Registered RAM (for my AMD
> Server board) - anyone wanna swap?

I don't know about now, but when new fully buffered cost more than 
registered RAM.  That might work to your favor.