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Our new 2 x 60mm version is much more quiet.
RAM cooling - is it worth it?
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Cheers, but I've purchased the 3x 40mm. In an Antec 1200 with 2 extra case fans, I really can't tell the difference.
I just can't get my TWIN3X2048-1333C9DHX to overclock at all. I've tried 8-8-8-22 @ 1333 mhz with 1.84, anyone else had any success with these modules?
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1556 is pretty good for those modules as that is a CAS9 1333 kit. There's not going to be a great deal of OCing headroom in a kit like this.
I think it's a good idea to keep any component inside a PC nice and cool! 
It seems a lot of folks have had problems with sticks of memory dying when running with high vDimm, it's still not clear if the sticks have failed due to running boiling hot or if they have failed due to the volts alone? . . . anyhow I don't take any chances and basically run my sticks at the minimum vDimm possible and give the memory some active cooling, so far so good!
Here's a couple of pics from an overclocked Q6600 build I did a few years ago, the chassis I had to work with was not thermally advantaged so had to use a ton of fans mounted inside to keep things from baking. The sticks of Memory were getting scorching hot before I worked out a way to attach an 80mm fan . . .
With the fan screwed into place the results were dramatic and the memory load temps dropped over 30°C (recorded using a Digital Thermal Probe) and basically have run flawlessly ever since . . . . no purchase of special premade memory cooler necessary (because we is Ghetto . . . Aye and Aye!)
It seems a lot of folks have had problems with sticks of memory dying when running with high vDimm, it's still not clear if the sticks have failed due to running boiling hot or if they have failed due to the volts alone? . . . anyhow I don't take any chances and basically run my sticks at the minimum vDimm possible and give the memory some active cooling, so far so good!
Here's a couple of pics from an overclocked Q6600 build I did a few years ago, the chassis I had to work with was not thermally advantaged so had to use a ton of fans mounted inside to keep things from baking. The sticks of Memory were getting scorching hot before I worked out a way to attach an 80mm fan . . .
With the fan screwed into place the results were dramatic and the memory load temps dropped over 30°C (recorded using a Digital Thermal Probe) and basically have run flawlessly ever since . . . . no purchase of special premade memory cooler necessary (because we is Ghetto . . . Aye and Aye!)
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Big.Wayne - I may try doing the same with a 60mm on the RAM. How did you attach it?
Hey Monkey Puzzle,
You take out the screw that normally holds the motherboard down and replaced it with a brass case stand-off, you then screw a couple of extra brass case stand-offs into the first and use a regular case screw to secure the fan to the topmost brass case stand-off . . . The base of the fan rests on the top of the memory heatsinks!
I found that an 80mm fan spans the exact space from screw hole to screw hole (across the top right of the mobo near memory) on a lot of boards, if it doesn't or you are using a different sized fan (60mm/120mm) then you should be fine using just one screw hole . . . as in the picture below which is a 120mm fan on another board attached using a single screw!
You take out the screw that normally holds the motherboard down and replaced it with a brass case stand-off, you then screw a couple of extra brass case stand-offs into the first and use a regular case screw to secure the fan to the topmost brass case stand-off . . . The base of the fan rests on the top of the memory heatsinks!
I found that an 80mm fan spans the exact space from screw hole to screw hole (across the top right of the mobo near memory) on a lot of boards, if it doesn't or you are using a different sized fan (60mm/120mm) then you should be fine using just one screw hole . . . as in the picture below which is a 120mm fan on another board attached using a single screw!
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cje, I don't think you'll get any more speed using any voltage above 1.9v so, stay at 1.9v or less on these modules. 1.8v is probably the max I'd go long term but, I'd suggest you simply test it yourself and find the lowest voltage you can to run at 1556.
Big.Wayne, nice post on the fans!
Big.Wayne, nice post on the fans!
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That describes my situation as I have OCZ dual channel DDR2 8500 and the first two have been sent RMASo have a new set in while I wait, so will eventually have four. And I definitely think four of those will need active cooling, even at stock. At the moment I'm having to run them at 666.7mhz (2.1v) as when I set them to 1066 I get occasional BSOD. Not sure exactly why but I'm trying cooling first and work from there.
Well since having the RAM cooler in things have definitely improved. I am able to put the RAM at their stock 1066mhz without my system playing up, and am also starting to OC stuff as well (not the RAM), with no BSODs so far apart from one the other day. My RMA RAM arrived today so have those in now as well, and *touch wood* all working ok with my slight OC -- apart from some high temps maybe (info At this other thread). I definitely think the cooling on the RAM has made a big difference to system stability and can't hear any noise difference TBH.
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Yes I used Corsair RAM cooler fan to cool 4 stick of OCZ RAM - it much secure with good clip to hold -- I tried the OCZ RAM Cooler but it didnt hold secure as it easy loose out --- Im still use Corsair RAM Cooler, very good as quieter..
Well touching wood didn't work, some of my new RAM is faulty according to an 8 hour memtest (8 passes with 540 errors), obviously not the coolers fault but still a b*itch. It better not be the stuff I've just received RMA.
Which it probably isn't as the new RAM I bought while waiting for the RMA ones was when I was having an occasional BSOD and it going to 666.7mhz when on auto in bios. 
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Hey Monkey Puzzle,
You take out the screw that normally holds the motherboard down and replaced it with a brass case stand-off, you then screw a couple of extra brass case stand-offs into the first and use a regular case screw to secure the fan to the topmost brass case stand-off . . . The base of the fan rests on the top of the memory heatsinks!
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I found that an 80mm fan spans the exact space from screw hole to screw hole (across the top right of the mobo near memory) on a lot of boards, if it doesn't or you are using a different sized fan (60mm/120mm) then you should be fine using just one screw hole . . . as in the picture below which is a 120mm fan on another board attached using a single screw!
rofl, that's an brilliant idea, love it
I recently had a bad ram module, so I took the pair out. I was running a corsair dominator airflow fan over them, but I havent bothered to replace it as I was waiting for the faulty ram to be rma'd. Anyway, I noticed about 3 degree increase in my cpu temps. I was naturally baffled, I checked ambient temp, that was actually 0.5 lower than what I had tested it before.
I thought my corsair dominator fan was restricting airflow to my cpu, but in fact it seems to be helping to draw more cold air towards that area. So in light of this new view, I can say that it's definately worth it.
I thought my corsair dominator fan was restricting airflow to my cpu, but in fact it seems to be helping to draw more cold air towards that area. So in light of this new view, I can say that it's definately worth it.