Killa|3yte
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I just got my new build today. Everything's great except for one detail. I got 16GB RAM, and am only using 8GB right now because one of the RAM chips won't clear the fan on my Zalman CNPS10X Performa because of the RAM heatspreaders. It looks like I have a few options. I'm thinking about putting the fan on the other side. The only problem is that it would then be about 0.5" from the exhaust fan and sucking air away from it. The two fans would be fighting and that seems nonsensical to me. I spoke with someone who recommended just disabling the exhaust fan and sucking the air out of the top with an 80mm.
I'm looking to OC this system, so I want the cooling to be as good as possible. Because of this, I really don't like the idea of not having the 120mm exhaust fan going. I think my best bet is to return the RAM and get a different kind that doesn't have tall heatspreaders.
Any comments on my predicament? Do you think cooling wouldn't suffer if I put the fan on the other side of the sink to avoid the RAM altogether?
I'm looking at these for potential replacements to the GSKILL with red heatspreaders:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139046
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148346
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104243
Thoughts?
I'm looking to OC this system, so I want the cooling to be as good as possible. Because of this, I really don't like the idea of not having the 120mm exhaust fan going. I think my best bet is to return the RAM and get a different kind that doesn't have tall heatspreaders.
Any comments on my predicament? Do you think cooling wouldn't suffer if I put the fan on the other side of the sink to avoid the RAM altogether?
I'm looking at these for potential replacements to the GSKILL with red heatspreaders:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820139046
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148346
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104243
Thoughts?