Does it matter which slots the RAM goes in?

TheUnknownSources · Apr 27, 2013

I have a Asrock Extreme 4 motherboard, with a Cosair Vengeance 8GB, Im planning to get a Hyper EVO cpu cooler for overclocking, I heard that the Evo will block the first slot a little, is it true? if it is, then which slots should I install my ram on? 2nd and 3rd? 2nd and 4th? or does it matter?

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DarkSable · Apr 27, 2013

You can either turn the heatsink or move the fan to the other side.

That being said, you should check your motherboard manual - it probably wants dual sticks of ram to be in slots one and three.

USAFRet · Apr 27, 2013

The fan on the EVO, by default in push configuration, can be slid up a little to clear the RAM if necessary. It is held on by clips rather than screws. (That little black tab seen on the right)

I have the 212+ and it is the same way.

TheUnknownSources · Apr 27, 2013

DarkSable :

Well should it be better to have the fan in-front of the cooler, so the air can goes out through the back?

USAFRet · Apr 27, 2013

TheUnknownSources :

The (single) fan should push air through the fins. Some people have the single in a pull config, but that is not as effective.

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 27, 2013

Buy the extra fan and run a push\pull with the EVO.The extra FAN bracket comes with the EVO.

TheUnknownSources · Apr 28, 2013

Hmm maybe...but should I put it upside down? One side pull air from the bottom and one side push out air through the top?

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 28, 2013

Hmm maybe...but should I put it upside down? One side pull air from the bottom and one side push out air through the top? < No,let it push the air out thru the exhaust fan in your case.

TheUnknownSources · Apr 28, 2013

So the fan should be pointing towards the front of the case, if the RAM allows that orientation. If not, I'd guess the best choice would be pointing downwards to draw cool air from there?

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 28, 2013

So the fan should be pointing towards the front of the case < No the fan should be pushing air thru the heatsink and out the rear exhaust fan of the case.

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