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ECC memory and non ECC CPU

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Can you use RDIMMS with cpu's that don't support ecc? I've digged around on the internet and I got mixed answers on the matter and I'm not sure.

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Short answer: no.

 

Long answer: Whether you can use registered DIMMs is dependent upon the mainboard, not the CPU. Try to use RDIMMs on a mainboard that doesn't support it and the system won't POST. And since the memory controller is embedded in the CPU, it's likely that attempting to use ECC RAM with a CPU that doesn't support it will give you a system that won't POST.

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