VERY Low profile RAM (DDR3)

[welshname]

Morning/Evening/Afternoon depending on where you reside.

 

I'm wondering if there are any REALLY low profile RAM sticks around in DDR3.  I know that some of the ECC server grade stuff I use at work is silly low profile like almost flush with the DIMM slot.

 

I'm currently running a H100i in the Corsair 200R case, which isn't very good on clearance levels to the point I've had to butcher the fan to get it in along with the RAM.

 

I did ask in my build thread but I'm impatient so yeah, any help appreciated.

 

Cheers.

 

Pictures of what I'm talking about can be found here: CLICKY!

[NeverNotExhausted]

Theres that crucial stuff that's the same size as the super low profile ECC stuff, I'm pretty sure samsung do some as well without a heat spreader 

 

 

http://www.crucial.com/csrusa/en/bls2k8g3d1609es2lx0

[RedSphyxis]

@welshname

Kingston Hyper X fury's http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104446

 

but your mushkins are pretty low profile already. The reason you're probably having this problem is that the 200R isn't compatible with a 240mm rad at the top

 

edit: yep confirmed it. check the tech specs tab of this http://www.corsair.com/en/carbide-series-200r-compact-atx-case

 

it only has 120mm coolers not 240mm

 

more edit: note that, you can mount a 240 at the top but the h100i isn't compatible.

[Oshino Shinobu]

To be honest, you could just take off the heatsink from the RAM you have and you've got pretty much the lowest profile you can have. RAM doesn't really need any cooling if you're not playing with the voltage, so it will work fine without the heatspreader. 

[welshname]

Theres that crucial stuff that's the same size as the super low profile ECC stuff, I'm pretty sure samsung do some as well without a heat spreader 

 

 

http://www.crucial.com/csrusa/en/bls2k8g3d1609es2lx0

 

 

I knew someone would know.  Cheers dude.

 

 

@welshname

Kingston Hyper X fury's http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104446

 

but your mushkins are pretty low profile already. The reason you're probably having this problem is that the 200R isn't compatible with a 240mm rad at the top

 

edit: yep confirmed it check the tech specs tab of this http://www.corsair.com/en/carbide-series-200r-compact-atx-case

 

it only has 120mm coolers not 240mm

 

Well the low profile ram above will do it, that's what I was talking about when I said low profile, server grade stuff for 1U is TINY and that will be perfect.

 

 

To be honest, you could just take off the heatsink from the RAM you have and you've got pretty much the lowest profile you can have. RAM doesn't really need any cooling if you're not playing with the voltage, so it will work fine without the heatspreader. 

 

Yeah the heatspreader isn't any higher than the actual PCB tbh.  So it wouldn't achieve anything.

[welshname]

@welshname

 

 

more edit: note that, you can mount a 240 at the top but the h100i isn't compatible.

 

Was going to say I HAVE it mounted lol.  It just isn't a great fit.

 

Looks like I'll be ordering some of the crucial RAM and probably a replacement fan for the one I hacked at because it'll annoy me knowing it's still hacked and not needed to be anymore!

[Atmos]

Your case doesn't support mounting a dual rad in the top like that,. Uhhh, what you can do, although this is pure ghetto time.

 

Take the rad out, and pull the hoses off of the rad while holding it over a bucket, the adhesive will give, it just takes some force. Pull the hoses through the water cooling cut outs in the back, and then pull them around to the top of the case, where you will reconnect the hoses to the rad with zipties. Then mount the rad to the outside of the case, with the fans on the inside setup as an intake, pulling air through the rad.  

 

I cannot honestly tell you to do this. Get a new case and you dont have these issues, but if you WANT to not have clearance issues you can do as posted above, however, I give no assurance this will work perfectly, and that the hoses will stay as solid attached as before. OH make sure to pour the coolant back into the rad before you tie down the hoses again.

[JoaoPRSousa]

What RAM do you have ATM?

Because a new case might come out cheaper... IDK

[welshname]

Your case doesn't support mounting a dual rad in the top like that,. Uhhh, what you can do, although this is pure ghetto time.

 

Take the rad out, and pull the hoses off of the rad while holding it over a bucket, the adhesive will give, it just takes some force. Pull the hoses through the water cooling cut outs in the back, and then pull them around to the top of the case, where you will reconnect the hoses to the rad with zipties. Then mount the rad to the outside of the case, with the fans on the inside setup as an intake, pulling air through the rad.  

 

I cannot honestly tell you to do this. Get a new case and you dont have these issues, but if you WANT to not have clearance issues you can do as posted above, however, I give no assurance this will work perfectly, and that the hoses will stay as solid attached as before. OH make sure to pour the coolant back into the rad before you tie down the hoses again.

 

That is hilariously pikey (if you're not from the UK it's the UK equivalent of ghetto), BUT if you'd read the rest of the thread you'd see I DO have the fan mounted correctly and it does fit, if I had lower profile memory.

 

 

What RAM do you have ATM?

Because a new case might come out cheaper... IDK

 

I only have 8GB at the minute and I'm upgrading to 16GB anyway so would be spending money on RAM regardless.  I just wanted to see if I could get lower profile RAM rather than have to buy a new case and RAM because I went for the 200R purely because of the space limitations where the PC is.

[Atmos]

That is hilariously pikey (if you're not from the UK it's the UK equivalent of ghetto), BUT if you'd read the rest of the thread you'd see I DO have the fan mounted correctly and it does fit, if I had lower profile memory.

 

 

 

 

Did read it, you said you mangled the aio to get the fan in there" which had led me to believe you had cut the side of your fan or something. Although, all you can really do then is just take the heatsink off to get the ram as it's not really required. Other than that, there isnt much you can do.

[bmspendley]

Take pics and show us

[welshname]

Take pics and show us

 

Pics are in the thread I linked dude.

 

I've already got the answer I wanted from this thread though which is that you can get ultra low profile DIMMs like you can in server grade equipment.  People don't seem to realise that you CAN mount the H100i with ultra low profile RAM in the 200R case with literally zero issues.  Which I think is quite a good thing for someone building a budget rig as the case other than the cable management space is brilliant considering the price of it.

[NumLock21]

@welshname

Kingston Hyper X fury's http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820104446

but your mushkins are pretty low profile already. The reason you're probably having this problem is that the 200R isn't compatible with a 240mm rad at the top

edit: yep confirmed it. check the tech specs tab of this http://www.corsair.com/en/carbide-series-200r-compact-atx-case

it only has 120mm coolers not 240mm

more edit: note that, you can mount a 240 at the top but the h100i isn't compatible.

Those are standard size ram, not low profile. Low profile ram are half height than those hyper x fury. Those stupid marketing are confusing a lot of you guys.

Besides that crucial ballistix sport, there is also crucial ballistix tactical lp and kingston make low profile as well but currently limited to their value line up.

[AmbrosiaMV]

Crucial Ballistix Sport VLP owner here; Ram barely clears the locking mechanism. Was pleasantly surprised when it arrived as a combo with my motherboard. Good stuff, too. Just bought another set for a customer's build. 

[bmspendley]

Pics are in the thread I linked dude.

 

I've already got the answer I wanted from this thread though which is that you can get ultra low profile DIMMs like you can in server grade equipment.  People don't seem to realise that you CAN mount the H100i with ultra low profile RAM in the 200R case with literally zero issues.  Which I think is quite a good thing for someone building a budget rig as the case other than the cable management space is brilliant considering the price of it.

What I meant was side pics

[welshname]

Crucial Ballistix Sport VLP owner here; Ram barely clears the locking mechanism. Was pleasantly surprised when it arrived as a combo with my motherboard. Good stuff, too. Just bought another set for a customer's build. 

 

Good to hear from someone with the RAM I'm looking for

 

Going to order it on payday because I've spent far too much this month.  Not long to wait!

[AmbrosiaMV]

Good to hear from someone with the RAM I'm looking for

Going to order it on payday because I've spent far too much this month. Not long to wait!

It's good stuff, man! Not a single problem from my side. I can even toss you an image of what it looks paired up next to a Hyper 212. If you have any interest, that is. If not, enjoy the memory. :3

[meltingtomato]

It's good stuff, man! Not a single problem from my side. I can even toss you an image of what it looks paired up next to a Hyper 212. If you have any interest, that is. If not, enjoy the memory. :3

I kind of want to see it actually. The vlp's look no bigger than a finger when against a white background.

[AmbrosiaMV]

http://i.imgur.com/p5R2XQR.jpg

It isn't the best picture, but there's a stick of the VLP lined up next to my Cruzer Switch Flash-Drive. Which, if you're not too familiar, is pretty smaller in height than a US Quarter. 

[AmbrosiaMV]

I kind of want to see it actually. The vlp's look no bigger than a finger when against a white background.

Previous post, forgot to quote ya' 

[meltingtomato]

Previous post, forgot to quote ya' 

 

Oh wow, that thing is tiny. It's not even that much more expensive than normal ram either! http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148661

[welshname]

http://i.imgur.com/p5R2XQR.jpg

It isn't the best picture, but there's a stick of the VLP lined up next to my Cruzer Switch Flash-Drive. Which, if you're not too familiar, is pretty smaller in height than a US Quarter.

That looks perfect. I might just order it today now, along with a replacement fan!

I'm just glad that no one thinks you can fit the h100i in a 200R. Always nice to prove people wrong.

[AmbrosiaMV]

That looks perfect. I might just order it today now, along with a replacement fan!

I'm just glad that no one thinks you can fit the h100i in a 200R. Always nice to prove people wrong.

Hey! I have a 200R as well. I run a Hyper 212, but am considering doing some upgrading this year all around, possibly to AIO Watercooling, and other minor things. 

What's your experience with the H100i in the 200R?

And yeah! They're really small. Trust me. Like I said however, great memory. 

[AmbrosiaMV]

Oh wow, that thing is tiny. It's not even that much more expensive than normal ram either! http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148661

Damn! Canada's got it rough. $60.00 USD here for a single 8GB stick. 

Although, I'm rusty on my "Canada Knowledge"

[welshname]

Hey! I have a 200R as well. I run a Hyper 212, but am considering doing some upgrading this year all around, possibly to AIO Watercooling, and other minor things. 

What's your experience with the H100i in the 200R?

And yeah! They're really small. Trust me. Like I said however, great memory. 

 

 

 

It fits spot on, like no issues what so over.  It mounts to the slightly off center holes in the top of the case.  the only issues is with fans fouling the RAM.  BUT now that I'll be using the VLP RAM I'll have no issues.

 

Like I said, with the VLP RAM you're going to have zero issues.  Only thing I've not tried is running the fans in pull rather than push on the rad.  e.g. putting the fans against the case and the rad below it.  As the rad is slightly wider I don't know if that would cause issues.

 

If you take a look in my build thread tomorrow I'll have updated it and I'll try and mount it in pull rather than push and see how I get on.