Watercooled RAM

[TheRedViper]

Hello guys, I was wondering if the RAM-monarch-X4 by EK can be applied to Corsair Dominator platinum (the DDR4 ones). These blocks were originally designed for DDR3 I believe where there were 3 screws on the top of the ram for the fins. I know you can modify the platinum ones to change the top bars and stuff, but I don't know if you can totally remove the fins.

 

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-ram-monarch-x4-nickel

[TheNuzziNuzz]

I saw this in the recent topics list and just started laughing. Whats next, RGB liquid?

[TheRedViper]

Just now, TheNuzziNuzz said:

I saw this in the recent topics list and just started laughing. Whats next, RGB liquid?

Technically it already exist, its called RGB fittings

[vorticalbox]

1 minute ago, TheNuzziNuzz said:

I saw this in the recent topics list and just started laughing. Whats next, RGB liquid?

I mean ram doesn't get that hot but meh why not?

[The Sloth]

1 minute ago, TheNuzziNuzz said:

I saw this in the recent topics list and just started laughing. Whats next, RGB liquid?

waiting for RGB case or side panel water cooling.  

[TheRedViper]

Just now, vorticalbox said:

I mean ram doesn't get that hot but meh why not?

its a purely aesthetic based choice by the way

[TheRedViper]

Just now, nerdslayer1 said:

waiting for RGB case or side panel water cooling.  

Side panel window that is doubled so you can run water in-between

[manikyath]

3 minutes ago, TheNuzziNuzz said:

I saw this in the recent topics list and just started laughing. Whats next, RGB liquid?

watercooled ram has existed for quite a while, but as time goes on it's less and less beneficial, and more and more of a hassle.

[The Sloth]

edit- this is a joke video, water cooling your ram or adding RGB doesn't make your computer perform better. 

[TheRedViper]

4 minutes ago, nerdslayer1 said:

edit- this is a joke video, water cooling your ram or adding RGB doesn't make your computer perform better. 

fake news

[NrKj105]

i recently posted this on my personal rig update, the monarch modules can be applied to any ram because of the mounting solution
i used samsung ddr4 ecc modules

[NrKj105]

but maybe the dominator series could have a longer pcb than usual dimms

[TheRedViper]

Just now, NrKj105 said:

i recently posted this on my personal rig update, the monarch modules can be applied to any ram because of the mounting solution
i used samsung ddr4 ecc modules

Alright, I just received a message from an EK rep:

 

''Sadly, the EK-RAM Monarch X4 cannot be used with Corsair Dominator Platinum or Corsair Vengeance LED RAM. These sticks of RAM are physically larger than a standard stick, therefore the Monarch Modules that would need to go over the RAM will not fit properly.''

[NrKj105]

56 minutes ago, TheRedViper said:

Alright, I just received a message from an EK rep:

 

''Sadly, the EK-RAM Monarch X4 cannot be used with Corsair Dominator Platinum or Corsair Vengeance LED RAM. These sticks of RAM are physically larger than a standard stick, therefore the Monarch Modules that would need to go over the RAM will not fit properly.''

thats

 

58 minutes ago, NrKj105 said:

but maybe the dominator series could have a longer pcb than usual dimms

 

[TheRedViper]

Just now, NrKj105 said:

thats

 

 

Since you used that block in your build, correct me if im wrong, but for a 4 ram kit, I would need to buy:

 

The modules 2 times:

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-ram-monarch-module-nickel-2pcs

 

The block itself 1 time:

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-ram-monarch-x4-nickel

 

Thermal pads for the top of the ram 4 times:

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/thermal-pad-f-0-5mm-120x16mm

[NrKj105]

1 hour ago, TheRedViper said:

Since you used that block in your build, correct me if im wrong, but for a 4 ram kit, I would need to buy:

 

The modules 2 times:

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-ram-monarch-module-nickel-2pcs

 

The block itself 1 time:

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/ek-ram-monarch-x4-nickel

 

Thermal pads for the top of the ram 4 times:

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/thermal-pad-f-0-5mm-120x16mm

yes you need to buy 2x modules of the dimms, 1 block of 4x or 2x dimm width or 2 blocks if on x series,
but you dont need thermal pads for the block/module contact, use some thermal grease
i bought 1 kit of 2x monarchs, i am going to buy 1 kit more when i will receve more ram...

[Enderman]

The monarch modules do not work properly on corsair dominators because the PCB is much taller than standard ram.

You should pick a different set of ram to use the modules on.

No there is no difference between DDR3 and DDR4.

[TheRedViper]

1 minute ago, NrKj105 said:

yes you need to buy 2x modules of the dimms, 1 block of 4x or 2x dimm width or 2 blocks if on x series,
but you dont need thermal pads for the block/module contact, use some thermal grease

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/thermal-grizzly-hydronaut-1-5ml-3-9g

[NrKj105]

57 minutes ago, TheRedViper said:

https://www.ekwb.com/shop/thermal-grizzly-hydronaut-1-5ml-3-9g

ye i got that grease, its really one of a kind !

[TheRedViper]

Just now, NrKj105 said:

ye i got that grease, its really one of a kind !

so you used only the modules? 1 on each side without the block?

[NrKj105]

57 minutes ago, TheRedViper said:

so you used only the modules? 1 on each side without the block?

yes, mainly for aesthetics because the ecc pcb is green, and ddr4 doesnt even need any active cooling unless going beyond 3000mhz +
i dont plan on watercooling