Whilst the S1 has significantly lowered my GPU temp on my 8800GT, I have recently noticed that when I clock the memory as high as I was doing before, it seems as if I am experiencing more instability. I'm noticing this in the form of crashes during intensive 3D stuff.
I thoroughly cleaned the memory modules and used the supplied heatsinks. They stuck very well and I assumed would do a good job. Is it possible that if I stuck one or two on a few millimeters to off centre, exposing a small portion of the modules surface with no contact, could this have any significant impact? I assumed it would be unlikely that this is the case but I'm struggling for ideas. I've also heard that the memory even overclocks better without heatsinks so I don't know if there's any truth in that.
Also, I didn't use any heatsinks for the voltage regulators as I heard they "weren't needed". Could this be a factor? I have a reasonably powerful 120mm fan blowing directly on the card which I felt should be adequate.
Any ideas folks?
I thoroughly cleaned the memory modules and used the supplied heatsinks. They stuck very well and I assumed would do a good job. Is it possible that if I stuck one or two on a few millimeters to off centre, exposing a small portion of the modules surface with no contact, could this have any significant impact? I assumed it would be unlikely that this is the case but I'm struggling for ideas. I've also heard that the memory even overclocks better without heatsinks so I don't know if there's any truth in that.
Also, I didn't use any heatsinks for the voltage regulators as I heard they "weren't needed". Could this be a factor? I have a reasonably powerful 120mm fan blowing directly on the card which I felt should be adequate.
Any ideas folks?
