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Hi all.
May seem like a noobie question, but just not sure whether I need to actively cool the RAM I intend to buy. Basically I'm thinking about picking up some OCZ PC4000VX for my rig. Basically a AMD64 3200+ Venice and DFI Ultra-D motherboard. I'm fairly aware that the PC4000VX require a fair amount of juice to be effective but hear the modules can get pretty toasty. I intend to overclock my system, so 3.3volts on the modules will most likely be necessary. So would these modules (or really any module) require active cooling at this voltage? The question I'm asking is because I really don't have space for active cooling as my XP-90 is blocking the RAM slots.
If its necessary to apply active cooling, then I'll probabaly skip the PC4000VX modules and look for something else that doesn't require too much juice. If so, could anyone recommend me a good combination for my motherboard as currently my Corsairs DDR500's aren't luved by my board ATM.
Cheers!
May seem like a noobie question, but just not sure whether I need to actively cool the RAM I intend to buy. Basically I'm thinking about picking up some OCZ PC4000VX for my rig. Basically a AMD64 3200+ Venice and DFI Ultra-D motherboard. I'm fairly aware that the PC4000VX require a fair amount of juice to be effective but hear the modules can get pretty toasty. I intend to overclock my system, so 3.3volts on the modules will most likely be necessary. So would these modules (or really any module) require active cooling at this voltage? The question I'm asking is because I really don't have space for active cooling as my XP-90 is blocking the RAM slots.
If its necessary to apply active cooling, then I'll probabaly skip the PC4000VX modules and look for something else that doesn't require too much juice. If so, could anyone recommend me a good combination for my motherboard as currently my Corsairs DDR500's aren't luved by my board ATM.
Cheers!