Remove RAM heatsink -> temp problems?

[Frownwarrior]

Hey I have bought G.Skill Sniper 2x8 @1600 RAMs and I use a Asus Maximus VI Impact and a Noctua NH-L12. So i want to try installing another 120mm fan but I  think (not tried it yet) that the RAMs are to high. Now i know you can remove heatsink from the RAM but how bad is it really for the temps ? will it be just 1-5C° more and will it be a problem for the RAM? Can I mount the Heatsink back? best would be if someone has this RAMs and tested it allready

 

thx for u help guys

and as allways, sorry for my bad english

[Bluejay0]

1600 Shouldn't be a problem without a heatsink.

[Witt]

Not that bad, though I've no experience with stripped RAM's. Then 120 fan you want to put on the NH-L12 i figure is instead of the 92mm(or whatever sixe it is) one, right? There will get blown air directly on the RAM. About the temperature; I've heard that 'stripped' RAM isn't really a matter @ 1600 (or lower), though I could be wrong.

[Hoppa]

They're usually fairly stuck on. You may rip something off because of the glue that is used.

The RAM sticks may get too hot to run but you could frankenstein on a low profile heat spreader from another ram kit. (if you're keen on modding, and know how to)

 

EDIT: didn't see that they were 1600mhz... so should be fine with heat I think.

Hey I have bought G.Skill Sniper 2x8 @1600 RAMs and I use a Asus Maximus VI Impact and a Noctua NH-L12. So i want to try installing another 120mm fan but I  think (not tried it yet) that the RAMs are to high. Now i know you can remove heatsink from the RAM but how bad is it really for the temps ? will it be just 1-5C° more and will it be a problem for the RAM? Can I mount the Heatsink back? best would be if someone has this RAMs and tested it allready

 

thx for u help guys

and as allways, sorry for my bad english

[Mr.Duck]

Those heatsinks are made for mostly looks (at 1600 and below, maybe 1880 too) so if you want to get rid of them it will be just fine