[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Memory
ECC
Memory that detects and corrects data errors — a stability feature for servers and workstations.
Also known as:
ECC Memory
Error Correction Code
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
ECC (Error Correction Code) detects and fixes bit flips in RAM, protecting long-running servers and workstations from silent corruption. See ECC Support: No/Yes in CPU and GPU specs.
Consumer CPUs usually disable ECC. It slightly costs performance but is vital for data integrity.