Need RAM cooling recommendation plz...

[Cisco78]

Heyas,

My Abit Fatal1ty F-I90HD just pooped out a few days ago and I replaced it with the most excellent GIGABYTE GA-G33M-DS2R! Athough I’ve run into a few minor problems. I use to have the OCZ Blue LED Ram cooler attached to my 4 Gigs of RAM, but it no longer fits, because the Video cards sits less than 2mm (or less) from the clips that hold the RAM in place on the Mobo. I had to remove one of the clips, because the 8800GTS KO back heatsink won’t sit right with it there. Oh well nothing a little muscle couldn’t fix .

ANy way I need a new RAM cooler, but can’t seem to locate something that has very very narrow end clamps or something that attaches a small fan, 60mm-80mm, to the top of the RAM. Any thoughts?

Here are two I’m considering, but both still make me nervous. SOmething with a clamp that can hold an 80mm would be ideal, no?

Corsair - http://www.frozencpu.com/products/53...html?tl=g40c18
CoolIT - http://www.frozencpu.com/products/55...LED.html#blank

Thanks for the help!!

[lee143]

How about the OCZ XTC Cooler? Unless that's the one you were running.

[Cisco78]

Yeah that's what I was running...the clamps won't fit. If I can find a way to attach without using the clips I'll be fine, but I can't think of anything.

Thanks!

[erwinz]

why not make one..

hehehe here is my crude but efective creation..

1st idea..


this is how it is connected..


full view..


getting serious..


2nd cooler.. for memory over clocking hehehe


side by side.. ^_^


what you need..

2pcs 60mm fan
couple of plastic ties
wire (for me i use hanger wires.. it is covered in plastic)

tpc patented.. hehehe

[lowfat]

Antec SpotCool, do not even consider anything else if you aren't going to make one yourself.

[cantankerous]

Nice ghetto mod!

The Corsair Dominator Airflow Fan or the CoolIT Ram System are the only other clamp on solutions that are available right now without making your own. Have you thought about the Antec Spotcool so you can place it anywhere in your case and bend it towards your ram?

Here is a link to a review showing it blowing on some ram. You can connect this anywhere in your case via a motherboard standoff screw. The neck then tilts anywhere you like to where you want it to cool.

http://www.xsreviews.co.uk/reviews-77.html

BTW, how did you like the OCZ XTC cooler when it ran on your other setup? Did you find it loud? Did it cool well? I am really wanting a ram cooler myself but can't decide on whether to get the OCZ, Corsair or the CoolIT myself. Hard choice for something so simple.

[TheBeast1590]

erwinz
your solution is the best one!

[mukmaster]

erwinz That freaking rocks
I am building one right now PICs soon

[berk]

^Hey! Hey! Hey! whats with the name?
Sorry for the hijack.

[Prelector]

Saw this "ghetto" solution a couple weeks ago here, on another thread, and HAD to do it myself!

Only change, I used rubber bands on each end, instead of the clothes hanger. I stretch the rubber bands around the mem clips, and all's good!

[Cisco78]

erwinz,

Thats a friggen awesome mod!!! I may give that a shot first before trying the Antec SpotCool (thanks for all the replies all).

I've actually got most of the parts to do that "ghetto" mod. Just need to hit the Hardware store this evening .

Thanks again!!!

[N H O]

80mm fans work as well

[mukmaster]

^Hey! Hey! Hey! whats with the name?
Sorry for the hijack.

What my user name : Came from the pokemon Muk and master (back in the day)


My comptuer NAME: it just came to mind after I liquid cooled my LI if you want i will remove it

[erwinz]

erwinz
your solution is the best one!

heheeh thanks bud.. here in the Philippines we do more stuffs.. hehehe what to start DIY active memory fan gallery??

erwinz That freaking rocks
I am building one right now PICs soon

hehehe yup.. my memory is good to go even at higher voltage.. hehehe but only for test and benches..

post some pics..

Saw this "ghetto" solution a couple weeks ago here, on another thread, and HAD to do it myself!

Only change, I used rubber bands on each end, instead of the clothes hanger. I stretch the rubber bands around the mem clips, and all's good!

heheh very nice

erwinz,

Thats a friggen awesome mod!!! I may give that a shot first before trying the Antec SpotCool (thanks for all the replies all).

I've actually got most of the parts to do that "ghetto" mod. Just need to hit the Hardware store this evening .

Thanks again!!!

hahaha bro.. I think making one is much better.. you can make a controller also..

for this one I use my old thermaltake fan controller..
here is the pics..

80mm fans work as well

very nice.. hehehehe I think its much better than buying one..

[N H O]

I think its much better than buying one..

it sure is

[Brother Esau]

Heyas,

My Abit Fatal1ty F-I90HD just pooped out a few days ago and I replaced it with the most excellent GIGABYTE GA-G33M-DS2R! Athough I’ve run into a few minor problems. I use to have the OCZ Blue LED Ram cooler attached to my 4 Gigs of RAM, but it no longer fits, because the Video cards sits less than 2mm (or less) from the clips that hold the RAM in place on the Mobo. I had to remove one of the clips, because the 8800GTS KO back heatsink won’t sit right with it there. Oh well nothing a little muscle couldn’t fix .

ANy way I need a new RAM cooler, but can’t seem to locate something that has very very narrow end clamps or something that attaches a small fan, 60mm-80mm, to the top of the RAM. Any thoughts?

Here are two I’m considering, but both still make me nervous. SOmething with a clamp that can hold an 80mm would be ideal, no?

Corsair - http://www.frozencpu.com/products/53...html?tl=g40c18
CoolIT - http://www.frozencpu.com/products/55...LED.html#blank

Thanks for the help!!

Hey you know what I just did a built with another EVGA 680i TR version though and I bought the OCZ ram cooler for that build ..you know bling factor... but the vid card would not install with the knurl knob on so I just used a small machine screw they sent with the kit and its installed and works fine and is quite secure!

[lee143]

The Corsair looks good IMO and performs pretty well I heard. But going "ghetto" is the BEST!!

[erwinz]

The Corsair looks good IMO and performs pretty well I heard. But going "ghetto" is the BEST!!

hehehe.. ghetto is the best

any more creations you have..

[rbsmontemor]

[Cisco78]

I need to start being more creative like you all and stop blowing $ on stupid products!!!

[Prelector]

Ok, RBS wins HANDS DOWN! With his creative, and effective, use of standoff screws. Excellent Job!

[Warboy]

RBS, What size of fan is that? 80mm?

[TheBeast1590]

erwinz
"heheeh thanks bud.. here in the Philippines we do more stuffs..??"

me too, believe me it is much cheaper and you get exactly what you want.

[rbsmontemor]

Ok, RBS wins HANDS DOWN! With his creative, and effective, use of standoff screws. Excellent Job!

Thanks!

RBS, What size of fan is that? 80mm?

Yep, 80mm Fan. Fits perfectly

Rbs.

[s1rrah]

I need to start being more creative like you all and stop blowing $ on stupid products!!!

Don't buy stupid products!

Buy products that work ... like these nifty coolers from Thermaltake that I just recently did a review of:

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Here's the Review

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Was blown away by the temp reduction ...

Good luck finding something ...