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RAM heatsink replacement

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I am looking to change my build theme colors, however my RAM heatsinks are the wrong color. are ram heatsinks interchangeable? can i just buy the cheapest one on newegg that looks nice and have it work? or is there form factor compatibility i need to be aware of?

Just a guy who peaked at building back in the days of the GTX 980. If you see me here, assume i have technical knowledge akin to a committed hobbyist builder back then. If something's changed, you'll need to tell me(nicely plz). I'm probably asking for help with the modern build scene since I have no clue what's going on.

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I am looking to change my build theme colors, however my RAM heatsinks are the wrong color. are ram heatsinks interchangeable? can i just buy the cheapest one on newegg that looks nice and have it work? or is there form factor compatibility i need to be aware of?

ram heat sinks are pretty much for show you can literally tear off the heatsinks and it will still work fine

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not all RAM chip layouts are the same, aswell as the chips themselves. i wouldn't recommend changing out heatinks.

you could always just plastidip your existing ones tough?

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I have had chips pull off the sticks with the heatspreaders. Be careful. 

 

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