ramsinks worth it?

skastel · Jul 17, 2002, 06:44 AM

Are ramsinsk for your video card or system ram worth the effort and money?
Any replies on the topic would be helpful. I'm considering getting active cooling for my System DDR, wondering what, if any increase in performance I might get. As for the Radeon how much higher could my card go with ramsinks I'm at 295 for mem so I'm not sure If I need them.

any thoughts on the matter are welcome.

kpxplaya415 · Jul 17, 2002, 07:56 AM

I have the passive cooling for System Ram... just blue heat spreders from ThermalTake... I wouldnt know if they had any effect because I never measured the temps. But i've read they can take it down 10-20% so i guess its worth it. I want to get active cooling because it looks cool

with those little fans hooked on the ram. How do you make more power wires availible in the computer....

JavaFox · Jul 17, 2002, 08:45 AM

No. Heatsinks for your system RAM are stupid and overrated.

Have you ever felt a HOT stick of RAM? As we speak (type?), my RAM is running .6V over spec. It is not hot.

It boils down to this: SDRAM does not heat up in localized areas -- it distributes heat evenly amongst its chips.

Now, as far as your video card goes, yes, RAMsinks may help; most people seem to claim pretty decent gains.

highpingdrifter · Jul 18, 2002, 10:36 AM

for peace of mind on your vid card yes,system ram no

No_Style · Jul 18, 2002, 04:30 PM

No it is not worth it. For either Video Memory or System Memory. I thought it would give a significant increase, but I'm reaching 9-10 Mhz more for memory. I can get that same amount by placing a fan beside my case. So unless you want to volt mod...then yes.

Mize · Jul 19, 2002, 07:12 AM

My system RAM (@ 2.8v/185 MHz) gets warm, but not hot.

My R8500's ram got really really hot and I couldn't push it past 295 MHz without getting artifacts until I put ramsinks on. It'll do 325 MHz now. Go figure. I think it depends upon whether the darn stuff is getting hot or not. Some folks with hynix 3.3 chips haven't seen heat and the newer BGA stuff is supposed to run quite cool. My original retail had 3.6 (or is it 3.8 ns?) chips and they definitely ran very hot.

Mize

JavaFox · Jul 19, 2002, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mize
My system RAM (@ 2.8v/185 MHz) gets warm, but not hot.

My RAM is running at 3.1V.

Quote:

My R8500's ram got really really hot and I couldn't push it past 295 MHz without getting artifacts until I put ramsinks on. It'll do 325 MHz now.

The reason RAMsinks are effective on video RAM is simply because that RAM has a high clockspeed and does get hot.

DaSnIpE · Jul 20, 2002, 03:05 PM

Someone gimme a link to some good ramsinks,

Or

If I bought this : Geforce 4 Cooler from ThermalTake

OR

ThermalTake Kit

Or 8 of these and a Copper Orb :

Aluminum Ramsinks

Thx for the help

Mize · Jul 20, 2002, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DaSnIpE
Someone gimme a link to some good ramsinks,

Try Tweakmonster. You can buy their stuff (or at least I did a while back) at Sidewinder Computers.

Mize

DaSnIpE · Jul 20, 2002, 04:21 PM

I like the deal for 45 US, but I can get the same for 46 CDN, it would be the Tt Kit, the Copper orb, and some Artic Alumina Adhesive, since I have AS3. The disadvantages to mine would be using the hack saw on the heatsinks, and it would be aluminum, but I think I could live with it since I get an extra Passive RAMSink for the PC2700 ram I'm ordering.

U guys think is best or the Geforce 4 kit any better?

Thanks

Jul 17, 2002, 06:44 AM	#1
skastel Massive Happiness Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 238 Rep Power: 0	ramsinks worth it? Are ramsinsk for your video card or system ram worth the effort and money? Any replies on the topic would be helpful. I'm considering getting active cooling for my System DDR, wondering what, if any increase in performance I might get. As for the Radeon how much higher could my card go with ramsinks I'm at 295 for mem so I'm not sure If I need them. any thoughts on the matter are welcome. __________________ Barton 2800+ @ 1998Mhz (12x166) Radeon 9700 Pro ASUS A7N 1 GB Corsair Low Latency PC3200 (2-2-2-5) SBLive! 5.1 WD 80GB JB Samsung DVD 16x+/12x-/2.4x Dual Layer Lite-On CD-R/RW 48x12x48x

Jul 17, 2002, 07:56 AM	#2
kpxplaya415 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: California Posts: 42 Rep Power: 0	dunno? I have the passive cooling for System Ram... just blue heat spreders from ThermalTake... I wouldnt know if they had any effect because I never measured the temps. But i've read they can take it down 10-20% so i guess its worth it. I want to get active cooling because it looks cool with those little fans hooked on the ram. How do you make more power wires availible in the computer....

Jul 18, 2002, 04:30 PM	#5
No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	No. No it is not worth it. For either Video Memory or System Memory. I thought it would give a significant increase, but I'm reaching 9-10 Mhz more for memory. I can get that same amount by placing a fan beside my case. So unless you want to volt mod...then yes. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Jul 19, 2002, 07:12 AM	#6
Mize The quiet one Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 150 Rep Power: 0	My system RAM (@ 2.8v/185 MHz) gets warm, but not hot. My R8500's ram got really really hot and I couldn't push it past 295 MHz without getting artifacts until I put ramsinks on. It'll do 325 MHz now. Go figure. I think it depends upon whether the darn stuff is getting hot or not. Some folks with hynix 3.3 chips haven't seen heat and the newer BGA stuff is supposed to run quite cool. My original retail had 3.6 (or is it 3.8 ns?) chips and they definitely ran very hot. Mize __________________ Rage3D > Voodoo 2 / TNT > Voodoo 3 3000 > Voodoo 5 5500 > GeForce 3 Ti200 > Radeon 8500 > Radeon 9700 Pro > Radeon X1800 XT > GeForce 8800 GTS > Radeon HD 5870 > Geforce GTX 580 #1 (died) > Geforce GTX 580 #2 (died) > 2x6970 in CFX > 2xGTX 580 3GB in SLI (fingers crossed)

Jul 20, 2002, 03:05 PM	#8
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	Someone gimme a link to some good ramsinks, Or If I bought this : Geforce 4 Cooler from ThermalTake OR ThermalTake Kit Or 8 of these and a Copper Orb : Aluminum Ramsinks Thx for the help __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/

Jul 17, 2002, 08:45 AM	#3
JavaFox E Pluribus Unum Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 3,203 Rep Power: 0	No. Heatsinks for your system RAM are stupid and overrated. Have you ever felt a HOT stick of RAM? As we speak (type?), my RAM is running .6V over spec. It is not hot. It boils down to this: SDRAM does not heat up in localized areas -- it distributes heat evenly amongst its chips. Now, as far as your video card goes, yes, RAMsinks may help; most people seem to claim pretty decent gains.

Jul 18, 2002, 10:36 AM	#4
highpingdrifter Truth will set you free Join Date: May 2002 Location: england Posts: 118 Rep Power: 0	for peace of mind on your vid card yes,system ram no

Jul 20, 2002, 04:21 PM	#10
DaSnIpE Driverage Snipe Join Date: May 2002 Location: Montreal, Canada or NYC, USA Posts: 372 Rep Power: 0	I like the deal for 45 US, but I can get the same for 46 CDN, it would be the Tt Kit, the Copper orb, and some Artic Alumina Adhesive, since I have AS3. The disadvantages to mine would be using the hack saw on the heatsinks, and it would be aluminum, but I think I could live with it since I get an extra Passive RAMSink for the PC2700 ram I'm ordering. U guys think is best or the Geforce 4 kit any better? Thanks __________________ Antec SX1030 Case - Enermax 431 W Whisper PS - 4 Case Fans -ThermalRight AX-7 With Panaflo Ultra Fan - Sb Audigy / Logitech Z-560 Speakers / Sennheiser HD497 Headphones WD 80GB 7200 rpm HD - Samsung SyncMaster 955DF - LG 16x10x40x Burner / Pionner 16x Slot DVD View my rig http://nl.dodhq.net/Rig/