RAM slot dummies for dust prevention

Daniel_46 · 29 Jun 2016 at 15:47

Hi guys,

I got some RAM slot blanks from a dell server, I thought this would be a good idea for preventing any dust getting into the memory slot. Do you think this is a good idea and that they will fit fine. I've attached a photo of the blank sticks that I have.

Cheers.

** Don't Hotlink **

Diddums · 29 Jun 2016 at 15:50

To be honest I think that by the time a dummy will actually be useful at all, the rest of yoru PC is probably on fire from dust anyway.

Daniel_46 · 29 Jun 2016 at 15:58

I'm guessing you're saying it isn't a good idea then ahaha?

arctine · 29 Jun 2016 at 15:59

Daniel_46 said:
I'm guessing you're saying it isn't a good idea then ahaha?

No, he's saying it's pointless.

Glanza · 29 Jun 2016 at 16:00

Just dust your rig out once a month at least and you'll be fine.

Daniel_46 · 29 Jun 2016 at 16:00

I just thought that this would have been a good idea for preventing dust from entering the otherwise open RAM slots.

Daniel_46 · 29 Jun 2016 at 16:01

Yeah I guess, I clean my PC regularly but I just thought seen as I got them what harm could it do and thought it may have been a good idea

VincentHanna · 29 Jun 2016 at 16:01

Dust doesn't do anything other than clog up fans/airflow occasionally.

Bickaxe · 29 Jun 2016 at 16:01

RAM slots are there to be filled. Just buy more RAM.

TechMinerUK · 29 Jun 2016 at 16:02

Two words, compressed air :cool:

Seriously though, I doubt dust getting into the slots is going to be detrimental as long as you keep the system clean (Just clean when upgrading)

Daniel_46 · 29 Jun 2016 at 16:03

Yeah I know it's just I spent a lot of money and at the moment I have no cash. I suppose I could just put some more RAM in when I get the chance.

Daniel_46 · 29 Jun 2016 at 16:04

I'll just leave them blank then seen as there isn't much point.

RJC · 29 Jun 2016 at 16:17

Please don't cross post and hotlink images.

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18737955