Is it normal for OCZ PC4000 1GB DIMMs of RAM to feel hot to touch

[Link19]

I have two 1GB DIMMs of this RAM with the metal heat spreader. They feel a little bit hot to touch when running? Does this mean they are running too hot? Or is this normal? All stress tests pass without errors. I am currently running the RAM at 536MHz with the DIMM voltage set at 2.6V.

 

[biff 24 2000]

if they are hot right after the stress tests then its fine but if they are always to hot to touch then i might be a little concerned. You could always try to get fan blowing on them.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

These sticks are freaking hot.

OCZ VX @ 3.5 volts doesnt even get this hot...

 

[skooma]

My OCZ plat rev2 tcc5 sticks with the heat spreaders running ~250mhz used to hit 55c or so on a temp probe.

Your vdimm is fine and you're not errorring so I'd say your good to go.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

its fine if its a lil warm, shouldn't burn your finger tho...

 

[acole1]

If it makes a blister its too hot... Test away!!

 

[Link19]

My sticks are sort of hot to touch even when not under full load. When under full load, they are only slightly, if any hotter.

 

[ryderOCZ]

Originally posted by: Link19
I have two 1GB DIMMs of this RAM with the metal heat spreader. They feel a little bit hot to touch when running? Does this mean they are running too hot? Or is this normal? All stress tests pass without errors. I am currently running the RAM at 536MHz with the DIMM voltage set at 2.6V.

What is the part number of your ram? What system are you running them in?

I always recommend some type of fan over ram, it just makes good sense