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You'll probably get different reviews on this, but I think that unless you're pushing absolutely insane voltages, RAM won't really heat up enough to need something like that. Maybe DDR3 will if you push the voltages up, coupled with their insane clock speeds, but I still vote against it for the time being.core2due said:
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dealmaster said:
I'll take the other side...
Voltage produces heat and heat is one of the prime killers of ram...and it doesn't take insane voltages to start making a difference. With DDR2, the standard voltage is 1.8v, whereas with DDR1, it was 2.5v.
For the sake of discussion, it has been recommended for years that anytime you give DDR1 more than 3.0v, it should be actively cooled. To reach 3.0v, it is a .50v increase, or right at 20%. The equivalent (20%) increase for DDR2 would result in an increase of .36v, resulting in voltage to the ram of 2.16v. Most of the Micron D9 DDR2 ram currently is use recommends voltage in the 2.1v-2.3v range to achieve the higher speed ratings (DDR2-800 to DDR2-8500 and beyond). This level is in excess of the 20% "threshold" and it is widely recommended that it be actively cooled.
That said, here are some alternatives to the store bought ram coolers.
The "rubber band method":
http://www.ocforums.com/showpost.php?p=3181556&postcount=14
The fan clip:
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=350891
g0dM@n's adaptation of the ram clip:
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=417075
Here is another "store bought" option:
http://xbitlabs.com/news/memory/display/20061116233004.html
Keeping your ram cool doesn't have to cost you a bundle, but will surely improve its longevity.
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Yeah I got a ghetto rubber band setup on mine. The only difference being I've got two fans zip tied together, then held on with rubber bands.
Hey it works.
Hey it works.
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Peepaw said:Yeah I got a ghetto rubber band setup on mine. The only difference being I've got two fans zip tied together, then held on with rubber bands.
Hey it works.
That's all that matters!
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Ive got one of those to, and I think its all you need. Ya, heat can cause memory errors but it only takes a couple cfm blowing across it to disperse it.orion25 said:
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Any idea of the airflow? 10-15cfm should be enough.Gigacloud said:
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You don't need a Tornado, but just like anything that is air cooled, the more air flow, the better the cooling. I would suggest using fans that produce more than 10-15 cfm. At a minimum, I would use 2x60mm fans (g0dM@n's version uses 3x60), each putting out 25-30 cfm.
You should get enough air flow, but not be facing sound levels above the other components.
You should get enough air flow, but not be facing sound levels above the other components.
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core2due said:
they work great on the corsair XMS stuff with the insane heatspreaders, but sit too high for the normal/short memory dimms... the fan dont really push enough CFM to be effective across shorter stuff, at least compared to the 20+ dollars you'd be spending on them... just my 2 cents though
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Goshawk said:they work great on the corsair XMS stuff with the insane heatspreaders, but sit too high for the normal/short memory dimms... the fan dont really push enough CFM to be effective across shorter stuff, at least compared to the 20+ dollars you'd be spending on them... just my 2 cents though
~ Gos
That's good to know, thanks for the info.
If they sit up like that, then the airflow probably wouldn't do me any good at all. The cross flow in my case would just sweep that air away.
Another kinda pricey option are these babies:
According to the following article these ram coolers drop the ram heat by up to 9°C with a 80mm fan mounted on top.
http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews/misc-coolers/thermalright-hr07-memory-cooler/4/
Since I will be hanging around these forums a lil more to learn about some OCing I will be getting these next Friday =D
According to the following article these ram coolers drop the ram heat by up to 9°C with a 80mm fan mounted on top.
http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews/misc-coolers/thermalright-hr07-memory-cooler/4/
Since I will be hanging around these forums a lil more to learn about some OCing I will be getting these next Friday =D
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Quote from review:
The first step in attatching an aftermarket memory cooler with heatspreaders is to remove the original ones.
...and the second step is saying goodbye to any hopes of ever getting an RMA number for those sticks.
The first step in attatching an aftermarket memory cooler with heatspreaders is to remove the original ones.
...and the second step is saying goodbye to any hopes of ever getting an RMA number for those sticks.
Well, you could always buy modules that don't have the spreaders on them.....
Personally, the ram I am purchasing is going to have heat spreaders and after checking that they work and getting the desired results from OCing, I going to rip those suckers off and risk it.
There is always the option that "Reefa_Madness" mentioned: I like XTC cooler =]
Personally, the ram I am purchasing is going to have heat spreaders and after checking that they work and getting the desired results from OCing, I going to rip those suckers off and risk it.
There is always the option that "Reefa_Madness" mentioned: I like XTC cooler =]
