Thermalright XP120 - Sufficent for Active RAM Cooling?

[jermaink]

I'm still in the pre-build stage, but can anyone comment on whether the XP120 (with a decent 120 mm fan) can actively cool RAM? And if so, is it sufficient for RAM like the OCZ Gold VX 4000 or the Mushkin Redline XP4000, which both need 15+ cfm active cooling? This will be with a DFI Lanparty UT Nforce 4 Ultra-D motherboard.

[Vegetarianator]

Hi jermaink, I guess you know me :nod:

 

The guys here like you to go into User CP and at least tell them what your proposed pc specs will be, even if you haven't built it yet.

 

So, they don't have to ask you the darned "what are your specs" question.

 

Cool....?

[Vegetarianator]

Check pic in link5 here :

 

http://i4memory.com/showthread.php?t=362&h...ive+cooling+ram

 

I don't have my camera atm, or I'd show you a pic of mine.

 

I have a similar active cooling setup.

 

I think this is what you need to be looking at.

 

Invitations for correction welcomed :shake:

[jermaink]

It's just a bit complicated by the fact that I'm trying to sell my current CPU, RAM, PSU, and HSF, and I didn't build with the components I originally planned to.

 

Could I just state what I'm using now (P4 2.54, Asus P4PE, 512 MB RAM, etc) but this wouldn't be helpful either.

 

Perhaps an 'intended' build would be more helpful.

 

Edit:

 

I've had a look at that link, but the discussion strays a bit. I'd just like to know if the XP120 is sufficient for active RAM cooling, cause otherwise I'd better plan something before I build (then overclock) my computer.

[Vegetarianator]

It's more about giving the guys the ability to know what the specs are about, when you are posting a question with a setup in mind.

 

That is, post the specs of your proposed DFI setup, and then if it's different once you've built it, you can change it in your user cp.

 

Check this link too : http://www.fwf-designs.com/hound/DSC00177.JPG

[Vegetarianator]

I've had a look at that link, but the discussion strays a bit. I'd just like to know if the XP120 is sufficient for active RAM cooling, cause otherwise I'd better plan something before I build (then overclock) my computer.

 

Look at Link 5

[jermaink]

Thanks for the links, but I'm really wondering if a pre-mod XP120 would do the trick.

[HoUnD]

The link posted above by Veg is my setup. I would truly suggest something other then the XP-120 for active ram cooling. It may work but man why not just spend 10 bucks for 2 80mm case fans ?

 

Wire time them end to end so they become one unit (use the pre drilled holes with small wire ties). Then place them above your heat sink. Secure them anyway you want.

[jermaink]

I'm also trying to keep things as quiet as possible so I'd rather use a 120 mm fan. I'm also pretty inexperienced with modding.

[cantankerous]

I am using nothing more than the blowoff of my XP120 with Panaflo high fan and have no problems running my BH. I am NOT however running very extensive volts through them, the most is about 3.3v but this setup seems to work fine for that. Though I am not sure how accurate it is, I have a sensor slid into the heatspreader of the dimm farthest from the cpu (slot 2) and it is usually about 37c full load up to 41c max when under heavy load for a long time in a humid, door closed room. With this dimm being farther away than the other from the cpu I take it the other dimm must be cooled much better and at a worse case scenario I am getting the temps mentioned above. If you put your finger right above the dimm area you can surely feel the blow off, same as the area to the right of the heatsink where the tiny sinks cover the mosfets, they too get blow off. On my old LPB setup with 3.3v I was getting easily 48-51c on the sam ram so it is definatley helping. I would recommend another fan if you are running over 3.4v however space and noise was a big concern for me so am sticking with what I have now. I am using the PSU 3.3v rail mod so have no need to worry about cooling that heatsink or a booster in the upper right area of the board. Hope that helps. If not a suggestion would be a Zalman FB123 as it is handy to mount anywhere in your case however not in my mine.

[jermaink]

Thanks for the suggestion about the Zalman FB123, it looks exactly like the kind of thing I need. Does anyone have experience with using the FB123 to cool RAM? I'm guessing that the mounting position will depend on the position of the motherboard in the Antec P180 I plan to get.

[ncsa]

I am running an XP-120 with a good fan (see pics) and this not only keeps the ram sticks cool but also the PWMIC as well - just depends on how hard your are going to drive your vdimm > 3.2v? BUt you can always add another smaller fan above the ram as well. I take it that your not looking for a quiet solution.