Too slow... too fast... juuust right. Yep, that's right. We're talking max RAM speed.
You may have already read the RAM Compatibility Checklist. (Hopefully.) But there's one crucial specification we didn't cover that determines whether your system even boots up - the max compatible RAM speed.
We know, just when you thought you had this RAM compatibility thing pinned down, there's ANOTHER set of...
It's been a while since TechMike's reviewed a server, but today, we're taking a look at the Dell PowerEdge R640. The R640 is a versatile 1U rack server suitable for data-driven workloads. It packs high compute density and expandability into a compact 1U chassis. In this blogpost, we'll tell you everything we think about the R640 and what makes it tick.
Overview and Specifications
The PowerEdge ...
You've been on r/homelab. You've seen the photos of 14-rack-server setup running all sorts of virtual machines. Maybe you have an idea of the lab you want to create, but you're not quite sure where to begin.As you may know from our previous blogposts, a homelab can be an incredible resource for hands-on learning and experimentation. But with so many options, it's not always clear what equipment...
In our continuing Customer Questions Answered series, we're looking at RAM.
RAM is an incredibly nuanced hardware component. When you consider the variables such as Load-Reduced, ECC vs. non-ECC, and Registered RAM, it can become overwhelming to make sure you are taking everything into account. (And we didn't mention DDR3 vs. DDR4, Low Voltage (LV) RAM, and Rankings!)
While we have a wealth ...
Our previous Quick Fix blog post focused on troubleshooting common startup issues associated with PSUs. In this post, we'll continue with the spirit of Quick Fixes and look at other issues that can cause problems right out of the gate, specifically, RAM and cabling.
It's TechMike's Quick Fix Troubleshooting Guide – Part 2! Let's go Under the Hood!
Cabling
While our server builders test every ...
Rack servers come with extensive slots for RAM modules – significantly more so than devices such as laptops and desktops). That makes sense since rack servers are designed to be enterprise-grade equipment that is customizable and upgradeable.
Can you upgrade the RAM on a server? The short answer is most definitely yes, and you can even mix RAM of different capacities and speeds in the same...
In previous posts, we’ve looked at identifying RAM by looking at your system specs and how to identify RAM by looking at the specs on the RAM module, with an emphasis on laptop and desktop RAM.
This post will do the same exercise, but we’ll be looking at workstation and server RAM. If you are asking, “What’s the difference?” as you’ll see, workstation and server RAM has some additional featu...
In a previous post, we shared how to find compatible RAM for your computer by looking at the system specs. In this post, we’ll cover how to find compatible RAM in your system – but here we’ll take a different tact – we’ll show you how to determine what type of RAM you have by breaking down the specifications that are listed on the installed RAM modules for both laptops and desktops.
We’ll fo...
If you're thinking about upgrading the RAM in your current system, the number one thought likely popping in your head is, "How do I make sure I am getting compatible RAM?" From a tech-perspective, to find RAM compatibility, you need to consider a lot of variables – but at TechMikeNY, we're here to walk you through it.
First, it doesn't hurt for a quick primer/refresher on what exactly is RAM ...
How Much RAM Do I Need?
When deciding on what server to purchase, and specifically what specifications are needed, many often wonder how to decide on the total memory capacity that they would need. Unlike storage, you can get away with having very little memory on your server since the minimum requirements, technically speaking, are quite low; e.g., 4GB-8GB of memory is technically eno...
