memory heat spreader

rajatQ2 · 09-30-2002, 05:30 PM

hey all, i just got a half-gig of Mushkin ddr ram, and i was wondering if anyone know anything about heat spreaders on it. I got a free oen, and was wondering if its a waste of time or not. Also, i'm not sure how to install the spreader. i dont want to screw around with such expensive ram

anyway, its two aluminum interlocking pieces, with two metalic u-clips. i can figure out how those fit, but i also got a strip of this thermally conductive sticky strip thing. I think this goes on the non-chip side of the ram, but i'm not sure. the website is all in chinese

www.snake.com.tw. My chinese is a little rusty.

anyway, i'm sure someone out there has got a heat spreader. please advise! thanks

seqiro · 09-30-2002, 05:45 PM

There are some pictures on this page that might help you out.

I think that unless you are going to try and seriously overclock the RAM, you probably don't need them. But if they were free, it can't hurt.

rajatQ2 · 10-01-2002, 12:49 AM

Thanks! I got a Mushkin Stick, the heat spreader is not yet attatched, and i bought from TwinMicro. Seems good so far, but i havent tested the memory yet.

Ooops, i also placed an order from buyAIB.com a few days ago

Pray for the best when the stuff arrives. Its a hard drive, so it should be okay, i hoep....

Hey, about the heat spreader, mine only came with one of the Heat COnductive strips, so i can only stick one side of the ram to the heat spreader. WHich side do you suggest? THe other sides of the heat spreader have a non-adhesive plasticy substance on them that will spread heat too, so not worried aobut that.

rajatQ2 · 10-01-2002, 12:53 AM

WAIT.

on closer inspection, this stick has chips on both sides

so i guess it doesnt matter.

i'm an idiot

thanks

rajatQ2 · 10-02-2002, 11:37 PM

Thanks for the help you guys. RAM is in, sans "heat spreader". The glue on the thing looked really fishy, so i decided not to stick it to my expensive ram.

What do you use to test your ram once its in? I want a thorough test, see how my different dimms' compare. its DDR PC2100 Btw

thanks

09-30-2002, 05:30 PM	#1
rajatQ2 Commander Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: boston, ma Posts: 1,020	memory heat spreader hey all, i just got a half-gig of Mushkin ddr ram, and i was wondering if anyone know anything about heat spreaders on it. I got a free oen, and was wondering if its a waste of time or not. Also, i'm not sure how to install the spreader. i dont want to screw around with such expensive ram anyway, its two aluminum interlocking pieces, with two metalic u-clips. i can figure out how those fit, but i also got a strip of this thermally conductive sticky strip thing. I think this goes on the non-chip side of the ram, but i'm not sure. the website is all in chinese www.snake.com.tw. My chinese is a little rusty. anyway, i'm sure someone out there has got a heat spreader. please advise! thanks __________________ Find some free Comcast or Verizon on-demand movies to watch at home tonight: www.movie-cat.tv

09-30-2002, 05:45 PM	#2
seqiro Commander Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western MA Posts: 1,183	There are some pictures on this page that might help you out. I think that unless you are going to try and seriously overclock the RAM, you probably don't need them. But if they were free, it can't hurt. __________________ Paul Beasi

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10-01-2002, 12:49 AM	#3
rajatQ2 Commander Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: boston, ma Posts: 1,020	Thanks! I got a Mushkin Stick, the heat spreader is not yet attatched, and i bought from TwinMicro. Seems good so far, but i havent tested the memory yet. Ooops, i also placed an order from buyAIB.com a few days ago Pray for the best when the stuff arrives. Its a hard drive, so it should be okay, i hoep.... Hey, about the heat spreader, mine only came with one of the Heat COnductive strips, so i can only stick one side of the ram to the heat spreader. WHich side do you suggest? THe other sides of the heat spreader have a non-adhesive plasticy substance on them that will spread heat too, so not worried aobut that.

10-01-2002, 12:53 AM	#4
rajatQ2 Commander Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: boston, ma Posts: 1,020	WAIT. on closer inspection, this stick has chips on both sides so i guess it doesnt matter. i'm an idiot thanks

10-02-2002, 11:37 PM	#5
rajatQ2 Commander Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: boston, ma Posts: 1,020	Thanks for the help you guys. RAM is in, sans "heat spreader". The glue on the thing looked really fishy, so i decided not to stick it to my expensive ram. What do you use to test your ram once its in? I want a thorough test, see how my different dimms' compare. its DDR PC2100 Btw thanks

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