RAM heat spreaders

[k61824]

if my RAM does not come with them, and I don't OC, is there other circumstances that I would want to use them?

 

[Doughbuy]

Not unless you want your ram to look "cool"...

 

[31computers]

I only used them on one build, but no appreiable difference, so I don't bother now. :?

 

[rodney_ws]

Some company just released a line of memory with waterblocks already built onto them... just add the pump, tubing and radiator... personally, I think that's going overboard.

If memory temps were keeping you from reaching your desired overclock AND you had good air flow, I guess I could see buying them.

 

[qwertycopter]

If you're trying for a clean look, they will nicely cover up the ugly RAM chips. You RAM will get warm to the touch under load, probably the spreaders won't make much of a difference unless you're overclocking.

 

[rwaritsdario]

Modules only start heating up considerably at DDR-800 and above, so if youre below that limit the case airflow can handle it.


PS.: Kickas$s bunny! A survivor from the good times!

 

[wun911]

As memory gets faster, heat becomes more of an issue because DRAM transistors generate heat when they switch: the faster they switch, the more heat is produced.

Heat becomes an issue because as transistors get warmer, they get slower, meaning that performance can be sometimes less-than-optimal if you've pushed a memory module too far with improper cooling.

 

[apt403]

Heat becomes an issue because as transistors get warmer, they get slower, meaning that performance can be sometimes less-than-optimal if you've pushed a memory module too far with improper cooling.

thats where the phase change comes in!

the heatspreaders look nice, and i guess they would help cool faster ram by a few °C.

 

[Mondoman]

Almost all heat generated by the RAM goes through the metal traces on the DIMM. Remember, plastic chip bodies and fiberglass PC board material both don't conduct heat very well.

 

[wun911]

Crosair has made the PCB of their ram thermally conductive. Then they then attached 4 HSFs to it.

http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair/dominator.html

 

[rwaritsdario]

I cant wait for 3lf to test those heatspreaders and prove how much of a gimmick or not they are :lol:

 

[dasickninja]

Y.A.R.D.

 

[rwaritsdario]

Y.A.R.D.

I dont seem to be familiar with that beloved patriot acronym.

 

[dasickninja]

I never knew a mulatto could be called a beloved patriot, but for your information you beloved patriot, it means "Yet another Review Damnit." I made it up.

 

[tool_462]

INWHG




I Never Would Have Guessed

 

[rwaritsdario]

F.U.U.T.A. 8)

 

[dasickninja]

What in the name of all that is holy does that mean?

 

[rwaritsdario]

Fu(k U Up The A$s :twisted:

 

[dasickninja]

 

[rwaritsdario]

You and your "cute" emoticons...

 

[dasickninja]

I'll show you cute.... *Goes and gets Wingy*

 

[rwaritsdario]

NO NO PLEASE!
Fine, I take it back..

 

[chuckshissle]

But them ram heatsink coolers anyways, looks good on them other than lower temps.

 

[kwalker]

your ram modules can heat up with high ambient temps even at stock speeds.
its not a bad idea for heavy gaming.
it pays to be safe with any investment.

Dario&Ninja
thanks for the laughs :lol: :lol: :lol:
I can always count on you two .... to lighten the mood