RAM Temperature

[Nejc Kilar]

Hello there,

So I have to admit I usually don't pay attention to RAM temperatures and traditionally it isn't much of a problem in single socketed systems. Long story short, I upgraded RAM on my main workstation today and I noticed how things can get a bit more tricky with dual socketed systems.

Obviously I can only fit 4 ram sticks in there because of the Noctua towers and I thought the two 2696v3s would appreciate being kept cool. Two sticks are at the top of the coolers and two below. The second CPU is hitting ~67 C max.

Anyway, I started thinking about ram temperatures. Afaik most manufacturers suggest temps below 85 degrees C. My hotest stick is hitting 55 while the coldest is 48.

So yeah, just wondering if anyone has any information about it? Its winter time here so I suspect that in the summer I'll see the temps rise to like 60+.

Also, if anyone else is sporting two big Noctuas, did you perhaps manage to somehow cram the sticks below the coolers?

:)

[Charlie Nicols]

What RAM are you using, it's not overclocked is it? I personally have never run into this, with those temps it's not really a problem but keeping things cool is always a good idea for longevity!

Secondly the Noctua Towers can allow for ram to sit under them, depends on the model + the profile of your RAM. I have a large Noctua cooler which has to be removed to access some of my RAM however there is still 4mm or so of clearance.

[Nejc Kilar]

Thanks for chiming in Charlie Nicols. I definitely agree, keeping this cool is always a good idea :)

I am using Crucial ECC sticks (16GB x4), don't know the exact model but they seem as big as most ordinary RAM there is out there.

To be honest I haven't checked if I could fit them below the Noctuas (U14S) but even if there is clearance I suspect the heat in there is pretty high.

Mind sharing your temps for reference?