Shuttle Hot685Z Motherboard Memory Upgrade

Give your Shuttle Hot685Z a performance boost by upgrading its memory. With extra memory, you will also be able to run multiple applications simultaneously.

Avoid fatal exception errors, stop messages and random reboots by investing in quality memory for your Shuttle Hot685Z. The computer memory upgrade choices listed here have been tested for quality and compatibility with your Shuttle Hot685Z motherboard. In addition, you get a limited lifetime warranty and free technical support with your computer memory upgrade.

Shuttle Hot685Z Motherboard Specs:

• 168-pin DIMM Banking: 2 (2 banks of 1)
• Chipset: Intel 440ZX
• Error Detection Support: ECC and non-ECC
• Graphics Support: AGP 2X
• Max Unbuffered SDR SDRAM: 512MB
• Module Types Supported: Unbuffered only
• SDR SDRAM Frequencies: PC66 and PC100
• Supported DRAM Types: SDR SDRAM only
• USB Support: 1.x Compliant

These 168-pin DIMM modules are compatible with your Hot685Z:

256MB SDRAM, PC133, CL=3, Unbuffered, Non-parity, 133MHz, 3.3V, 32Meg x 64

256MB SDRAM, PC100, CL=2, Unbuffered, Non-parity, 100MHz, 3.3V, 32Meg x 64

256MB SDRAM, PC133, CL=2, Unbuffered, Non-parity, 133MHz, 3.3V, 32Meg x 64

256MB SDRAM, PC133, CL=2, Unbuffered, ECC, 133MHz, 3.3V, 32Meg x 72

256MB SDRAM, PC100, CL=2, Unbuffered, ECC, 100MHz, 3.3V, 32Meg x 72

128MB SDRAM, PC100, CL=2, Unbuffered, Non-parity, 100MHz, 3.3V, 16Meg x 64

128MB SDRAM, PC133, CL=3, Unbuffered, Non-parity, 133MHz, 3.3V, 16Meg x 64

128MB SDRAM, PC133, CL=2, Unbuffered, Non-parity, 133MHz, 3.3V, 16Meg x 64

128MB SDRAM, PC100, CL=2, Unbuffered, ECC, 100MHz, 3.3V, 16Meg x 72

Shuttle Hot685Z Memory FAQ

What does PC66 and PC100 mean?

This is the front side bus (FSB) clock speed of the memory. It is okay to run faster rated memory even if the installed CPU uses a slower FSB.

Do I need ECC or non-ECC memory?

ECC memory contains error correction circuitry to correct and fix memory errors. If you are running the computer as a web server, database server or anything mission critical, then ECC memory is the way to go. On the other hand, memory errors are so rare that for typical home use, non-ECC memory is recommended. Non-ECC memory is also cheaper and faster.

What does the CL number mean?

Column Address Strobe (CAS) Latency, or CL for short, specifies how many clock cycles the Shuttle Hot685Z motherboard must wait before the memory module is ready to deliver the requested memory. The lower the CL number, the faster the access time.

However, the performance difference between CL=2 and CL=3 is so small that you will not notice any degradation in speed. Unless you are overclocking your Shuttle Hot685Z, you do not need to worry about the CL rating. If you are overclocking, then going with a lower CL may help stabilize your Shuttle Hot685Z motherboard.