In the market for computer parts, you can find many curious, and sometimes unnecessary things. Next, we will talk about heatsinks for RAM and their potential need for a system. Also presented are several cooling options for RAM.
RAM without a radiator
The first versions of RAM slats were presented without any cooling parts. In the current widespread DDR3 memory format, the voltage distribution system is so advanced that the slats do not need additional cooling.
Experts recommend installing additional coolers in the case if the heating bothers. You can check the temperature of RAM in two ways: using the program and physical impact.
The first method involves the popular program AIDA64, in which the temperature of all equipment is viewed at rest and in operating mode.
For the second method, you just need to get the bar, and if it is warm to the touch, this is normal. Otherwise, the RAM that got it would simply be burned.
What are radiators for?
During operation, any RAM is heated. If you allow it to overheat, then the microcircuit will eventually become completely unusable and the bar will have to be replaced. For this, you need a radiator for RAM.
The principle of operation of the radiator is as follows: when the bar is heated, the radiator removes heat from RAM. To achieve maximum heat dissipation, the heatsink for the RAM is created from materials with a high heat sink and with a larger area than the bar itself.
Most manufacturers of the latest RAM models produce trims with radiators installed on them. In this case, the need for separate cooling disappears, since modern slats with built-in radiators for RAM quite cope with the task of cooling and heat removal.
A radiator or a complete cooling system?
As described above, a RAM cooling radiator is offered either together with a bracket, or for RAM without a built-in radiator. There are exceptions, such as server systems or engineering.
For server hardware, special components are used, including RAM. Servers operate around the clock, so the load on the system is incredibly high. All spare parts must be fault-tolerant and reliable, therefore, the state of the temperature of the RAM should be in accordance with the norm.
For work in the engineering field, as in the case of the server, it is better to use a complete cooling system with coolers and radiators for RAM. Since this cooling system will not only absorb heat with aluminum or copper radiators, but also completely eliminate it with a cooler.
You can install a cooling system in a simple gaming system, where RAM is constantly overclocked. After all, the less the bar is heated, the longer its life will be.
Cooling Examples
Next, several cooling examples for RAM will be presented.
Geil Cyclone 2 is one of the popular types of cooling for RAM. The cooler is packed in a carved plastic case. On the back of the package there is a detailed installation manual.
So, on board the cooling system has two radiators, and between them - a 5-centimeter fan. 3400 rpm provide high-quality heat dissipation, works with a voltage of 12 volts. Connects to the motherboard via a 3-pin power plug. Estimated service time is 25 thousand hours. There is a red backlight.
Kingston HyperX Fan is provided disassembled, and the kit contains instructions, screws, legs and fans in a pair.
Two fans provide uniform heat dissipation, and the diameter of each of them is 6 centimeters. 3000 rpm produces a noise of 28 decibels. This cooling system is capable of providing heat dissipation for up to six slats. Connection is via a 3-pin power system.