Memory overheating

Supersteve9219 · 25-January-05, 09:21 PM

I just got built my new system and I was woundering how could I tell If my ram is overheating
when I overclock I just got my new system and dont have money for new memory.

teh_spazz · 25-January-05, 09:37 PM

As far as I know, I don't think there's a way to measure the heat of your memory besides putting a thermal probe right against the ram. However, if your computer locks up, it could be a conflict with your ram's timings or your CPU overheating.

The other pimps will give you some more info.

turbopsi · 25-January-05, 09:41 PM

If you are careful, just feel it gently with your finger, while running a memory intensive application.

I recommend Memtest86, burnt as a bootable cd. Test your memory while overclocked, you will see how stable it is.

You can actually feel the RAM heat up.

stereomod · 25-January-05, 09:44 PM

Umm ...why not mod up a fan near the ram??? one 80 mm should do just fine, or make a blow hole that blows right on your ram?? all yah need is 2 face plates for optical drives if you have 2 spots there?!

Supersteve9219 · 25-January-05, 09:58 PM

So if I overclock slowly and check stablity I dont have to worry about the memory just burning out right

turbopsi · 25-January-05, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supersteve9219


	So if I overclock slowly and check stablity I dont have to worry about the memory just burning out right

Pretty much. That's a good rule of thumb when overclocking anything.

Supersteve9219 · 25-January-05, 10:16 PM

I ran a stress test and my pc locked up.
The only thing I can change on my mb is the fsb
and not the mutiplier so I guss I should buy ram sinks
or better memory in the future

elitelilnoyd · 25-January-05, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supersteve9219


	I ran a stress test and my pc locked up. The only thing I can change on my mb is the fsb and not the mutiplier so I guss I should buy ram sinks or better memory in the future

Did you even try adjusting the voltage on ram? Or adjusting the timings?

Supersteve9219 · 25-January-05, 10:38 PM

I barly pushed the cpu 0.9 ghz and the fsb from 201 to 211 so I didnt think that would be the problem
I have a GA-K8NF-9 nForce4 board

turbopsi · 25-January-05, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supersteve9219


	I barly pushed the cpu 0.9 ghz and the fsb from 201 to 211 so I didnt think that would be the problem I have a GA-K8NF-9 nForce4 board

Well it sure as hell always helps....

Supersteve9219 · 25-January-05, 11:15 PM

I think I need more OCing nolege and will be putting OCing on hold till I finsh reading everything on this site

Supersteve9219 · 26-January-05, 04:13 PM

I was OCed from 1808 mhz to 2050 mhz for now after reading Itturend out that the windows based program Easytune5 was messing upp myOC's. No more windows based ocing tools for me

tha smokah · 02-February-05, 12:58 AM

If it was overheating..the sytem would crash or make errors.

nev_payne · 02-February-05, 04:36 AM

If you really want to be safe, always clamp on the copper ramsinks. You can get them very cheaply. What memory are you using btw?

I_YAM_SMRT · 02-February-05, 08:48 AM

I keep my ram cool by using pure copper thermaltake heat sinks. They work pretty good. You can alo find them in many different colors.

j-dogg · 02-February-05, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbopsi


	If you are careful, just feel it gently with your finger, while running a memory intensive application. I recommend Memtest86, burnt as a bootable cd. Test your memory while overclocked, you will see how stable it is. You can actually feel the RAM heat up.

That's the same one we use at the shop, awesome program.

nev_payne · 02-February-05, 05:14 PM

Can anyone get me a linky on memtest? Did"find" it a while ago but have since lost it due it not exactly working properly.

Greatly apreciated if you guys can

Supersteve9219 · 02-February-05, 11:10 PM

Im going to my local monthly PC fair the weeked and I check on the ramsinks there
and its kingston 3200 value ram

tha smokah · 03-February-05, 01:48 AM

If the system is solid..there will be no use for ram sinks.

$SOLID$ Necro · 03-February-05, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nev_payne


	Can anyone get me a linky on memtest? Did"find" it a while ago but have since lost it due it not exactly working properly. Greatly apreciated if you guys can

I have it saved, I can send you it in Email like Putwig did for me, if you send me a PM

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25-January-05, 09:37 PM		#2 (permalink)
teh_spazz Apex Master Tech	As far as I know, I don't think there's a way to measure the heat of your memory besides putting a thermal probe right against the ram. However, if your computer locks up, it could be a conflict with your ram's timings or your CPU overheating. The other pimps will give you some more info.

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turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged	If you are careful, just feel it gently with your finger, while running a memory intensive application. I recommend Memtest86, burnt as a bootable cd. Test your memory while overclocked, you will see how stable it is. You can actually feel the RAM heat up.

25-January-05, 09:44 PM		#4 (permalink)
stereomod Locked Account	Umm ...why not mod up a fan near the ram??? one 80 mm should do just fine, or make a blow hole that blows right on your ram?? all yah need is 2 face plates for optical drives if you have 2 spots there?!

25-January-05, 09:58 PM		#5 (permalink)
Supersteve9219 Box of Chocolates	So if I overclock slowly and check stablity I dont have to worry about the memory just burning out right

25-January-05, 10:16 PM		#7 (permalink)
Supersteve9219 Box of Chocolates	I ran a stress test and my pc locked up. The only thing I can change on my mb is the fsb and not the mutiplier so I guss I should buy ram sinks or better memory in the future

25-January-05, 10:38 PM		#9 (permalink)
Supersteve9219 Box of Chocolates	I barly pushed the cpu 0.9 ghz and the fsb from 201 to 211 so I didnt think that would be the problem I have a GA-K8NF-9 nForce4 board

25-January-05, 11:15 PM		#11 (permalink)
Supersteve9219 Box of Chocolates	I think I need more OCing nolege and will be putting OCing on hold till I finsh reading everything on this site

26-January-05, 04:13 PM		#12 (permalink)
Supersteve9219 Box of Chocolates	I was OCed from 1808 mhz to 2050 mhz for now after reading Itturend out that the windows based program Easytune5 was messing upp myOC's. No more windows based ocing tools for me

02-February-05, 12:58 AM		#13 (permalink)
tha smokah Apex Techie Wannabe	If it was overheating..the sytem would crash or make errors.

02-February-05, 04:36 AM		#14 (permalink)
nev_payne Apex Tech God	If you really want to be safe, always clamp on the copper ramsinks. You can get them very cheaply. What memory are you using btw?

02-February-05, 08:48 AM		#15 (permalink)
I_YAM_SMRT Apex Techie Lite	I keep my ram cool by using pure copper thermaltake heat sinks. They work pretty good. You can alo find them in many different colors.

02-February-05, 05:14 PM		#17 (permalink)
nev_payne Apex Tech God	Can anyone get me a linky on memtest? Did"find" it a while ago but have since lost it due it not exactly working properly. Greatly apreciated if you guys can

02-February-05, 11:10 PM		#18 (permalink)
Supersteve9219 Box of Chocolates	Im going to my local monthly PC fair the weeked and I check on the ramsinks there and its kingston 3200 value ram

03-February-05, 01:48 AM		#19 (permalink)
tha smokah Apex Techie Wannabe	If the system is solid..there will be no use for ram sinks.