i got 2x 512mb geil ultra-x PC3200
http://www.techpowerup.com/memdb/img/module72.jpg

im having a hard time to remove the heatspreaders on my ram. how do you get them off?
i've tried a razor blade.

any more ideas?:confused:


edit: while im at it i might aswell ask why my ram wont go over 220 mhz? they guy i bought them of said it was TCCD chip (havent checked as i cant get cooling off), and i got them on 2.5-3-3-8 and have tried 2.5-4-4-9 also, and tried 2.9 - 3.4 volt but get error in super pi all the time.

Read the rules mate. You need to update your sig with your rig details.
After that we'll be able to help.

there we go...

remove the clips on the top of the heatspreader. then get a small flathead screwdriver. put ur screwdriver in between heatspreader and memory ic... not the the pcb.. cuzz i damage a pair of rams scratching the pcb. pry from one side to the other slowly..

im a lil worried about using too much force :S

just take your time and work from one end to the other.. or u can just leave your heatspreader on..

You can also try heating the stick with a hairdryer to loosen the adhesive a bit.

got it off, hope the chips are ok

on the ic's it says GEIL AMIS0445 GL3LC32G88TG-35
on one short side it says: 1.1 (revision?), and the other B6U808 which must be the PCB and i found out is from Brain Power and is goody goody!

i just would like to now if the IC's are any good.

Run Memtest from the BIOS.