Overclocking memory, is there any way I can cool it better?

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I've been checking out some benchmarks for tasks that include lots of CPU power, and it looks like in some cases faster RAM helps a lot, even in some games. So I want to try overclocking my memory to squeeze the most performance out of it. But the issue is, I don't know if my heat spreaders are great, the ram is mushkin ECO2. Is there an alternative to cooling RAM?
 
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There are specific cooling fans for RAM. But generally the RAM is cooled by the CPU cooler. But if you are using a closed loop water CPU cooler then one of the RAM cooling fans would work.
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How would you say the Noctua NH-D15 will do?
 
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Phantom 410, checked multiple times online to see if it'd fit, and I get all yeses, except one person who said no, then corrected themself and said yes :D

By the way, would I use a normal CPU stress tester to see if my RAM is stable?
 
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The best way to be sure that it will fit is to go to the Noctua website and check the list of compatible motherboards. That result combined with the case supporting CPU coolers of 165 mm should ensure that it will fit. Also I would avoid RAM with really tall heat sinks.
 
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