Hey everyone! I'm considering buying a specific CL26 RAM (you can check it out in the Imgur link) and I wanted to know if anyone here has experience with it. For those who own CL26 RAM or similar, can I get away with just using the case fans for cooling, or is a dedicated fan aimed at the RAM necessary to keep it cool? I'm using a Fractal Meshify 3 XL case with three stock Momentum 140mm fans up front for intake, an Arctic Liquid Freezer III 420 Pro A-RGB AIO for exhaust at the top, and a rear Arctic P14 MAX acting as additional exhaust. Do you think this airflow setup is enough to prevent the RAM from overheating? Thanks a bunch! Here's the Imgur link: https://imgur.com/a/H0dldes
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Yeah! The usual advice is to stick to a simple setup. Most find that with decent airflow, RAM cooling isn't an issue unless you're pushing it to the extreme. Just keep an eye on your temps, and you should be fine.
Honestly, I’ve never encountered anyone using a dedicated cooler for RAM unless they were doing something really extreme. Most setups usually handle the heat fine with just good case ventilation. You’re likely good to go with what you have!
Your case and fan setup sounds solid! Those CL26 RAM sticks are designed for lower voltage (about 1.45v), so you shouldn’t need a dedicated fan as long as there's good airflow. Generally, you really only need special cooling if you're pushing 1.5v to 1.6v to keep everything under 50°C. Just a heads up, this subreddit isn't the best for hardcore RAM discussions, so take the usual advice with a grain of salt. In your case, having the best performance for competitive gaming is totally worth it!
Thanks for the insight! I’ve definitely noticed that most responses I've seen in other forums lean towards the casual side. But you're right, for my level of gaming, every little FPS counts, and I'm willing to invest in it.
If you're really after maximizing performance, tuning your RAM manually could bring you more benefits than just switching to a different kit. It's worth considering if you're into stress testing and pushing your hardware to the limit!
Right, I wasn’t looking for a full-blown cooler or anything, just curious if a simple fan directed at it would do the job. Glad to know it's not a common practice!