This may sound stupid (concerning RAM)

[worshipme]

It annoys me how many people post titles for threads such as "noob question" etc, everyone on these forums is here to help (minus a few) Don't be embaressed at asking a question.

Does your RAM have heatspreaders? What brand? And you should check in your BIOS and adjust the voltages manually.

 

[lhuser]

Judjing by the voltages, it is normal that the sticks will warm up, but since they're all together, it will get even hotter. I'd suggest you to check if a case fan could be installed at the top of the case to draw that warm air, but I do believe a RAM cooler would help better. But in theory, it will not die on you.

 

[lawlonslawt]

I'm using Crucial Ballistix Tracers (yes, they have heatspreaders). And I think I will look into RAM cooling. Thanks all.

 

[Computer Head]

I think the lower-$$$ RAM sticks get hotter than the higher-$$$ RAM. Case in point, I had an HP Vectra (at work a few years ago) that I was working on and the RAM burned a square into my finger. But nowadays I think the RAM with like the heat spreaders are cooler IMO. Feel free to disagree. (damn I need to quit the rhyming)

 

[Cabbs]

It depends. DDR2 standard voltage is usually around 1.8V, but these sticks are supposed to run 2.2V from the factory, so it will get warm.

 

[_-..zKiLLA..-_]

if it turns out that ur voltages are good to go then here are some sik RAM coolers
http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/cooling_products/ocz_xtc_cooler

better yet heres a DIY RAM Cooler
http://www.rjl.com.au/marketplace/Articles_show.asp?a=31

 

[Cabbs]

If I were to go with a RAM cooler, I would go with the Corsair.

Go to post nine:

http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/showthread.php?t=169611

 

[Rudster8161]

in the world of PC's the only stupid question is one not asked