Does ram work without a heatsink?

theguyjust

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Hello guys I was wondering if I can run ram with out a heatsink? I have the G.Skill Sniper 16GB @1600 (1.5V) kit. I plan to only take the heatsink off one, will it overheat? (I am planning to do this because to use dual channel, one of the slots is under my cpu cooler and the ram is slighty too tall.) Thanks.
 
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Yes it will still run and without problems, it may well void tha warranty on that stick (what CPU cooler, many like the 212 EVO have adjustable fans and you can raise it to fit the sticks underneath

theguyjust

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My issue is with the fins sadly and I cannot move those, and I am aware of the warranty. (I've looked online and have found gs. kill heatspreaders are fairly easy to take off) Thanks for helping :)