memory temperature

[grunt123]

Is it possible to measure memory temperature? (any utility program???)

thanks

 

[fishmahn]

AFAIK, no. Most, if not all, memory doesn't have a thermal diode or temp. circuit on the simm, so there's no way for a software program to measure it.

re the 'if not all' part: I wouldn't be surprised if some high-end memory mfg like OCZ has some method of measuring the ram temp, and may actually come with software to read it. However I don't know of any.

The other option is to get your own thermometer of some sort and measuring it yourself...

Mike.

 

[jammydodger]

Geil ultra memory comes with a temperature sensitive sticker that gives you some idea of temps but other than that I know of no memory that shows you temps.
Memory doesnt normally overheat to be honest so its not a huge issue.

 

[pgoyette]

AFAIK, no. Most, if not all, memory doesn't have a thermal diode or temp. circuit on the simm, so there's no way for a software program to measure it.

re the 'if not all' part: I wouldn't be surprised if some high-end memory mfg like OCZ has some method of measuring the ram temp, and may actually come with software to read it. However I don't know of any.

The other option is to get your own thermometer of some sort and measuring it yourself...

Mike.

In actuality, sevral vendors are now manufacturing DDR3 DIMMs with on-board temp sensors. Kingston comes to mind. And JEDEC JC42.4 describes a standard on-DIMM sensor. (However, the sensors on my Kingston DIMMs don't appear to conform to the JEDEC standard!) The JEDEC standard s addressed specifically to mobile platforms with SO-DIMMs...