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...
Short-term memory isn't perfect. It’s meant to store all the critical data you need right away to keep all processes running quickly and smoothly. And when it isn’t functioning properly... well, ask anyone who’s absent-minded. (Yes, we’re talking about Random Access Memory - RAM.)
RAM is crucial to keeping everything on track. So how do you keep your server's memory solid and prevent random b...
After OpenAI launched ChatGPT last November, generative AI took off like a wildfire. With the large language model’s talents for synthesizing large amounts of text and generating human-like responses to text-based queries, over 100 million users have been using it to ask questions on all sorts of topics. So naturally, we got curious.
To test it out, we took ChatGPT for a brief spin and asked it...
In today's installment of TechTalk (get it, installment?), we're showing you how to reseat RAM. Note that newer Dell PowerEdge RAM modules are not compatible with older servers; make sure to check the RAM compatibility with your server, as the notch will be in a different location and will not sit in the memory lane.
When you first open the server, you’ll notice that you can only see half o...
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...
Meet Anthony Carrion – Senior Server Builder at TechMikeNY. When you order a server from TechMikeNY, there is a good chance that the build has passed through Anthony’s experienced hands.
We spoke to Anthony to glean some pearls of wisdom with his experience in building almost 6,000 (!) servers.
How long have you been at TechMikeNY?
Two and a half years.
About how many servers would you gu...
At TechMikeNY, we get a lot of customers who are looking to build a home server lab. Servers are used for so many different tasks and applications, and we know it can feel overwhelming trying to figure out what you really need and what might be overkill. Since we've fielded so many questions on the required specs for builds, we thought it would be great to lay down some high-level questions ...
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...
