Memory Heatsink Options?

somegeek · TweakNOOB Joined: 01 Apr 2004 Posts: 15

I have 2 sticks of 3200 which didn't come with heat sinks... can anyone recommend a good option for installing heat sinks on these modules? Also - does one use thermal compound on memory heat sink installations?

Was pondering either...

or

Thanks,
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Nemeskal · TweakNOOB Joined: 02 Dec 2003 Posts: 139

i'm using some nice PNY gamers edition purple heatsinks and i like those(they also make them in copper). They were extremely easy to install, everything came with it. I have been wanting to get the TT active cooling though.
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JayDubya · Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 3:16 pm Post subject:

does your memory need the heatsinks?

depending on which kind of heatsink you use, i would use arctic silver thermal adhesive. make sure it isn't just thermal compound or paste but rather an adhesive.
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Troy · SirTweaksabit Joined: 27 Feb 2004 Posts: 497

I agree with JayDubya, if you dont use the slip on heatsink adhesive will need to be used to hold the other kinds on. Be sure to choose the right color and all that you want before sticking them on because once it dries it dont come off.

I think the fan setup is a bit of an overkill to use on memory, they do get warm but not that hot even after turning up the voltage some.

The slip on kind would be the simple way to go.

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somegeek · TweakNOOB Joined: 01 Apr 2004 Posts: 15

[TN] Nathan · ALMIGHTY PWNER! Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Posts: 7406

Tweakmonster Ramsinks are said to be pretty good and some companies have adopted them on their higher end cards in the past.

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gk22coe · TweakNOOB Joined: 10 Nov 2003 Posts: 210 Location: TN

i'm using and old p2 heatsink that i have cut up to peices.

I think some of the best you can buy are the copper ocz ones though
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Nemeskal · TweakNOOB Joined: 02 Dec 2003 Posts: 139

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=305791&pfp=SEARCH for the purple aluminum and...

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=305793&pfp=SEARCH for the copper heatsink.

I like the looks of purple better but copper cools better.
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