Posted May 17, 2017 Hello Guys,I have some ugly looking DDR2 (400 and 667) Ram in my system,they look absolutely the most catchy in my/other systems,can I create some DIY Heatspreaders using items usually lying around in the house (art sheets,etc?) Thanks PC Specs:Custom Built PC CPU:AMD Ryzen 3 1200 GPU:Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 TI Mini RAM:Corsair Vengence 2400 MHz DDR4 Motherboard:ASUS Prime B350M-A AM4 Motherboard Case:Corsair 100R PSU:Corsair VS450 Laptop Specs:Acer TravelMate 8472 CPU:Intel Core i5 560M Memory:2GB DDR3 CPU:Intel HD Graphics Case:Its a Laptop Motherboard:Laptop Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/ Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 The point of a heat spreader is to spread heat so if you put some paper on it it could burn or melt due to the heat cause from the RAM and other components nearby Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844769 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said: The point of a heat spreader is to spread heat Actually, the point of a RAM heat spreader is to make it look good. It is not meant to improve thermals, that's pretty much irrelevant on RAM; it's only meant to make it look real nice. Want to help researchers improve the lives on millions of people with just your computer? Then join World Community Grid distributed computing, and start helping the world to solve it's most difficult problems! Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844772 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 1 minute ago, deXxterlab97 said: The point of a heat spreader is to spread heat so if you put some paper on it it could burn or melt due to the heat cause from the RAM and other components nearby it won't burn or melt, nothing in a computer gets that hot The heatspreaders are just for looks on most ram. Ram makes very little heat. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844781 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 Author The Point of a heatspreader is to improve the Looks Of it,and buying heatspreaders online is probably more costly than the ram is 2 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said: The point of a heat spreader is to spread heat so if you put some paper on it it could burn or melt due to the heat cause from the RAM and other components nearby Any Suggestion what should i make it out of? Just now, Imakuni said: Actually, the point of a RAM heat spreader is to make it look good. It is not meant to improve thermals, that's pretty much irrelevant on RAM; it's only meant to make it look real nice. PC Specs:Custom Built PC CPU:AMD Ryzen 3 1200 GPU:Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 TI Mini RAM:Corsair Vengence 2400 MHz DDR4 Motherboard:ASUS Prime B350M-A AM4 Motherboard Case:Corsair 100R PSU:Corsair VS450 Laptop Specs:Acer TravelMate 8472 CPU:Intel Core i5 560M Memory:2GB DDR3 CPU:Intel HD Graphics Case:Its a Laptop Motherboard:Laptop Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844790 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 I would just like to point out that RAM modules during day to day applications produce very little heat. Overclocking them (XMP profiles and custom setups) Can however produce a lot of heat when under load. Most games don't rely on RAM to this level however, but some professional applications, and memory checks will push your memory very hard to the point that touching the ram heat spreader is very uncomfortable. If you're going to use something for aesthetics, I would recommend that it isn't flammable. Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844796 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 Author 2 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said: it won't burn or melt, nothing in a computer gets that hot The heatspreaders are just for looks on most ram. Ram makes very little heat. My CPU does (Read my signature) ,but anyway im going to either replace the motherboard or diagnose what the problem is,it has a E6550,and i think OVERVOLTAGE by the crap generic motherboard in it making my E6550 a furnace.... PC Specs:Custom Built PC CPU:AMD Ryzen 3 1200 GPU:Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 TI Mini RAM:Corsair Vengence 2400 MHz DDR4 Motherboard:ASUS Prime B350M-A AM4 Motherboard Case:Corsair 100R PSU:Corsair VS450 Laptop Specs:Acer TravelMate 8472 CPU:Intel Core i5 560M Memory:2GB DDR3 CPU:Intel HD Graphics Case:Its a Laptop Motherboard:Laptop Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844797 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 3 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said: it won't burn or melt, nothing in a computer gets that hot The heatspreaders are just for looks on most ram. Ram makes very little heat. 4 minutes ago, Imakuni said: Actually, the point of a RAM heat spreader is to make it look good. It is not meant to improve thermals, that's pretty much irrelevant on RAM; it's only meant to make it look real nice. alright fair point, but still i am not sure how a sheet of paper inside would work, seems too flimsy Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844799 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 Author Just now, deXxterlab97 said: alright fair point, but still i am not sure how a sheet of paper inside would work, seems too flimsy Foil?, PC Specs:Custom Built PC CPU:AMD Ryzen 3 1200 GPU:Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 TI Mini RAM:Corsair Vengence 2400 MHz DDR4 Motherboard:ASUS Prime B350M-A AM4 Motherboard Case:Corsair 100R PSU:Corsair VS450 Laptop Specs:Acer TravelMate 8472 CPU:Intel Core i5 560M Memory:2GB DDR3 CPU:Intel HD Graphics Case:Its a Laptop Motherboard:Laptop Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844802 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 6 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said: it won't burn or melt, nothing in a computer gets that hot The heatspreaders are just for looks on most ram. Ram makes very little heat. To add on to this, even if they did produce a lot of heat, there is so much adhesive between the RAM and heat spreaders that they don't actually do anything. It's almost as thick as a stick of gum. PS: If you decide to remove them, don't get lazy on your second one and only heat it up for 30 seconds. Make sure to quote or tag me (@JoostinOnline) or I won't see your response! PSU Tier List | The Real Reason Delidding Improves Temperatures | "2K" does not mean 2560×1440 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844803 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 Author That is the real point,LOOKS PC Specs:Custom Built PC CPU:AMD Ryzen 3 1200 GPU:Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 TI Mini RAM:Corsair Vengence 2400 MHz DDR4 Motherboard:ASUS Prime B350M-A AM4 Motherboard Case:Corsair 100R PSU:Corsair VS450 Laptop Specs:Acer TravelMate 8472 CPU:Intel Core i5 560M Memory:2GB DDR3 CPU:Intel HD Graphics Case:Its a Laptop Motherboard:Laptop Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844810 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 Author Is foil a good idea (i know im a idiot and probably will break something...) PC Specs:Custom Built PC CPU:AMD Ryzen 3 1200 GPU:Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 TI Mini RAM:Corsair Vengence 2400 MHz DDR4 Motherboard:ASUS Prime B350M-A AM4 Motherboard Case:Corsair 100R PSU:Corsair VS450 Laptop Specs:Acer TravelMate 8472 CPU:Intel Core i5 560M Memory:2GB DDR3 CPU:Intel HD Graphics Case:Its a Laptop Motherboard:Laptop Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844812 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 1 minute ago, Gaurav S Rao said: buying heatspreaders online is probably more costly than the ram is Oh yeah? 2 minutes ago, Gaurav S Rao said: Any Suggestion what should i make it out of? Still, if you want to do it just for the effort of trying, you could try a couple things: Print a pattern / color / whatever on photo paper. Glue a bunch of sheets together (to add thinckness) and cut to size aftewards. The inside of a box of juice is kinda metalic-ish, should give a nice effect if you were to add some cellophane to it, or even just raw. Mirror paper, along with slices of the previous box juice solution (again, for thickness) could be an option as well. Want to help researchers improve the lives on millions of people with just your computer? Then join World Community Grid distributed computing, and start helping the world to solve it's most difficult problems! Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844815 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 13 minutes ago, Gaurav S Rao said: Hello Guys,I have some ugly looking DDR2 (400 and 667) Ram in my system,they look absolutely the most catchy in my/other systems,can I create some DIY Heatspreaders using items usually lying around in the house (art sheets,etc?) Thanks wtf dude, this is a dell 530 case, judging by your sig, why do you care lol? Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844817 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 Author 1 minute ago, Imakuni said: Oh yeah? This Ram im using is probably worth $2,and i dont even live in the US PC Specs:Custom Built PC CPU:AMD Ryzen 3 1200 GPU:Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 TI Mini RAM:Corsair Vengence 2400 MHz DDR4 Motherboard:ASUS Prime B350M-A AM4 Motherboard Case:Corsair 100R PSU:Corsair VS450 Laptop Specs:Acer TravelMate 8472 CPU:Intel Core i5 560M Memory:2GB DDR3 CPU:Intel HD Graphics Case:Its a Laptop Motherboard:Laptop Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844819 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 7 minutes ago, Gaurav S Rao said: Any Suggestion what should i make it out of? You could go all modern-art on it and make them out of other RAM. Make sure to quote or tag me (@JoostinOnline) or I won't see your response! PSU Tier List | The Real Reason Delidding Improves Temperatures | "2K" does not mean 2560×1440 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844820 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 Author Just now, deXxterlab97 said: wtf dude, this is a dell 530 case, judging by your sig, why do you care lol? I know,but i might spray paint it Yellow and black,and put a X38,X48 Motherboard in it (ghetto modding mate) and make a Window'ed side panel. PC Specs:Custom Built PC CPU:AMD Ryzen 3 1200 GPU:Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 TI Mini RAM:Corsair Vengence 2400 MHz DDR4 Motherboard:ASUS Prime B350M-A AM4 Motherboard Case:Corsair 100R PSU:Corsair VS450 Laptop Specs:Acer TravelMate 8472 CPU:Intel Core i5 560M Memory:2GB DDR3 CPU:Intel HD Graphics Case:Its a Laptop Motherboard:Laptop Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844824 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 Author 2 minutes ago, deXxterlab97 said: wtf dude, this is a dell 530 case, judging by your sig, why do you care lol? I never have a side panel on it,xD cuz how many issues i have with it PC Specs:Custom Built PC CPU:AMD Ryzen 3 1200 GPU:Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 TI Mini RAM:Corsair Vengence 2400 MHz DDR4 Motherboard:ASUS Prime B350M-A AM4 Motherboard Case:Corsair 100R PSU:Corsair VS450 Laptop Specs:Acer TravelMate 8472 CPU:Intel Core i5 560M Memory:2GB DDR3 CPU:Intel HD Graphics Case:Its a Laptop Motherboard:Laptop Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844825 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 Author 2 minutes ago, JoostinOnline said: You could go all modern-art on it and make them out of other RAM. ...,the only other ram i have is SD-RAM,probably what i'll need for a machine i made a article for long ago,and had like 1 reply.One of the Sticks is probably dead,so... PC Specs:Custom Built PC CPU:AMD Ryzen 3 1200 GPU:Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 TI Mini RAM:Corsair Vengence 2400 MHz DDR4 Motherboard:ASUS Prime B350M-A AM4 Motherboard Case:Corsair 100R PSU:Corsair VS450 Laptop Specs:Acer TravelMate 8472 CPU:Intel Core i5 560M Memory:2GB DDR3 CPU:Intel HD Graphics Case:Its a Laptop Motherboard:Laptop Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844829 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 Author I (will) like having cool looking RAM,I've never had some catchy ram Spoiler GeForce 8400 crap nonsense,2007 tech mate PC Specs:Custom Built PC CPU:AMD Ryzen 3 1200 GPU:Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 TI Mini RAM:Corsair Vengence 2400 MHz DDR4 Motherboard:ASUS Prime B350M-A AM4 Motherboard Case:Corsair 100R PSU:Corsair VS450 Laptop Specs:Acer TravelMate 8472 CPU:Intel Core i5 560M Memory:2GB DDR3 CPU:Intel HD Graphics Case:Its a Laptop Motherboard:Laptop Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844837 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 31 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said: The heatspreaders are just for looks on most ram. Ram makes very little heat. tell that to my dom plats CPU: Intel9-9900k 5.0GHz at 1.36v | Cooling: Custom Loop | MOTHERBOARD: ASUS ROG Z370 Maximus X Hero | RAM: CORSAIR 32GB DDR4-3200 VENGEANCE PRO RGB | GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080Ti | PSU: CORSAIR RM850X + Cablemod modflex white cables | BOOT DRIVE: 250GB SSD Samsung 850 evo | STORAGE: 7.75TB | CASE: Fractal Design Define R6 BLackout | Display: SAMSUNG OLED 34 UW | Keyboard: HyperX Alloy elite RGB | Mouse: Corsair M65 PRO RGB | OS: Windows 10 Pro | Phone: iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844873 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 Actually the heatsink on ddr1 and ddr2 are functional. Ddr3 and ddr4 not so much. Rig Specs: AMD Threadripper 5990WX@4.8Ghz Asus Zenith III Extreme Asrock OC Formula 7970XTX Quadfire G.Skill Ripheartout X OC 7000Mhz C28 DDR5 4X16GB Super Flower Power Leadex 2000W Psu's X2 Harrynowl's 775/771 OC and mod guide: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/232325-lga775-core2duo-core2quad-overclocking-guide/ http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/365998-mod-lga771-to-lga775-cpu-modification-tutorial/ ProKoN haswell/DC OC guide: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/41234-intel-haswell-4670k-4770k-overclocking-guide/ "desperate for just a bit more money to watercool, the titan x would be thankful" Carter -2016 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844985 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 Author 4 minutes ago, Jumper118 said: Actually the heatsink on ddr1 and ddr2 are functional. Ddr3 and ddr4 not so much. Simply anything i can make the heatspreaders from? PC Specs:Custom Built PC CPU:AMD Ryzen 3 1200 GPU:Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 TI Mini RAM:Corsair Vengence 2400 MHz DDR4 Motherboard:ASUS Prime B350M-A AM4 Motherboard Case:Corsair 100R PSU:Corsair VS450 Laptop Specs:Acer TravelMate 8472 CPU:Intel Core i5 560M Memory:2GB DDR3 CPU:Intel HD Graphics Case:Its a Laptop Motherboard:Laptop Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9844995 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 8 minutes ago, Gaurav S Rao said: Simply anything i can make the heatspreaders from? Aluminium or copper Rig Specs: AMD Threadripper 5990WX@4.8Ghz Asus Zenith III Extreme Asrock OC Formula 7970XTX Quadfire G.Skill Ripheartout X OC 7000Mhz C28 DDR5 4X16GB Super Flower Power Leadex 2000W Psu's X2 Harrynowl's 775/771 OC and mod guide: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/232325-lga775-core2duo-core2quad-overclocking-guide/ http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/365998-mod-lga771-to-lga775-cpu-modification-tutorial/ ProKoN haswell/DC OC guide: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/41234-intel-haswell-4670k-4770k-overclocking-guide/ "desperate for just a bit more money to watercool, the titan x would be thankful" Carter -2016 Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9845006 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted May 17, 2017 Author 1 minute ago, Jumper118 said: Aluminium or copper Can't something in our houses be used? or is Copper and aluminium the only option PC Specs:Custom Built PC CPU:AMD Ryzen 3 1200 GPU:Zotac GeForce GTX 1050 TI Mini RAM:Corsair Vengence 2400 MHz DDR4 Motherboard:ASUS Prime B350M-A AM4 Motherboard Case:Corsair 100R PSU:Corsair VS450 Laptop Specs:Acer TravelMate 8472 CPU:Intel Core i5 560M Memory:2GB DDR3 CPU:Intel HD Graphics Case:Its a Laptop Motherboard:Laptop Motherboard Link to comment https://linustechtips.com/topic/780862-diy-ram-heatspreaders-possible/#findComment-9845008 Share on other sites More sharing options... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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