memory sinks..

[YoungstaxGx]

Will a memory sink like this http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/thermemcoolk.html
for my PC2100 (my bus is overclocked) really do anything big?

[Placid]

They can help to cool the memory if you use high voltages.
They do help aviod static discharge if you take your memory in and out alot and don't like to have to be carefull where you touch.

[donny_paycheck]

Originally posted by YoungstaxGx
Will a memory sink like this http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/thermemcoolk.html
for my PC2100 (my bus is overclocked) really do anything big?

I don't think so. The heat spreaders don't do much to increase surface area and their mass isn't all that much either. Unless you're good with AS/arctic alumina thermal epoxy then you'll need the adhesive tape to stick them on, which ends up leaving a lot of air gaps between all but the ICs on the ends of the modules and the spreader. This can actually hinder the cooling process as it'll be harder for the hot air to get out from under the spreader. I think the most effective way to keep RAM cool is to put a small 40 or 50mm fan on top of the modules. If you only have one module then the heat sinks that come in the kit will work well if you make sure to get them on right, but the spreaders are crap....I wouldn't bother. Thermaltake does make a kit with a small fan in it that might help you out.

If you have good case ventilation then cooling the RAM specifically shouldn't be a problem. Placid is right about the ESD....I didn't think of that, but it's true.

[YoungstaxGx]

my default voltage is 2.50....and i am now at 2.60.....if i want to overclock my FSB (145 now) more should i up it to like 2.80 or 2.90? or will my ram burnout or something... what are the voltage limits on RAMS

[donny_paycheck]

Originally posted by YoungstaxGx
my default voltage is 2.50....and i am now at 2.60.....if i want to overclock my FSB (145 now) more should i up it to like 2.80 or 2.90? or will my ram burnout or something... what are the voltage limits on RAMS

I ran mine up to 2.85 to get to 150FSB on my KR7A so you're good to go at least as far as that, if not higher.

[YoungstaxGx]

any chances of getting really hot and like burning out

[donny_paycheck]

Originally posted by YoungstaxGx
any chances of getting really hot and like burning out

No....malfunctioning maybe, but not burning out permanently. It takes much more heat to fry a RAM IC (as in 200+ degrees F) than could possibly be generated by upping the core voltage a little bit.

[Iamghey]

What's ESD? What's electrical discharge?

[donny_paycheck]

Originally posted by Iamghey
What's ESD? What's electrical discharge?

Electrostatic Discharge. Yep!