Would you Recommend Heatsink for ddr memory ?

[boyz]

Hey Guys, i was wondering if adding heatsink to your pc's memory would increase stability or a complete waste of time

 

[cow123]

a complete waste of time

 

[MasterHoss]

Not at all. "They" say that heatsinks on RAM help when OCing but...

 

[Cogman]

unless you overclock and have to increase the Ram Voltage to increase speeds its a ..

Originally posted by: cow123

a complete waste of time

 

[thatsright]

Sorry man, I think everyone here is in agreement that Heat spreaders is just 'eye candy.' To have to spend an extra $10-15 per stick, for heat spreaders that provide no performance benefit; is not a justification for me. Now I just spent $240 on Kingston HyperX PC3500 512MB X2, with aluminum blue heat spreaders. If I had the option of saving $10 or so per stick to NOT get the Heat spreaders I definitely would of taken the $$ savings.

Now maybe with today?s DDR Ram Heat spreaders are unnecessary, but perhaps when the new DDRII comes out next year (or is it this year?) at speeds of DDR500 & DDR533 then (maybe?) it would be needed for thermal dissipation.

But I think its just one of those American Psyche things, well if It looks pretty then it must be doing some good right. Sorry man if I crapped all over your thread, but I just wanted to give ya my $0.02. Now maybe you want to give it back..........

 

[bgeh]

no

 

[peter7921]

Originally posted by: cow123

a complete waste of time

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[308nato]

Its seems more of a fashion statement than anything. (Unless you have a case with 0% airflow).