ikillerzi

I have 2x2 GB Corsair Dominators on my msi k9a2 platinum and I have the xigmatek 1283 cpu cooler, and it takes up a ram slot. I was wondering if I could but another 2x2 GB kit and cut off like 1/2 inch off the top on one of the RAM Sticks... would it seriously overheat?

ChIck3n

It would probably be fine. Unless you really overvolt them it should not hurt it, just don't nick the RAM itself! Be careful while cutting it that you don't bend it where it is not touching the RAM, and be aware that you will not be able to RMA them if something goes wrong.

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ikillerzi

SO if I have THIS ram, I could cut off a little bit and on stock timings / voltage it wouldn't overheat?

BTW, the like rod like things on the top of them are JUST for cooling correct?

Hueristic

can you change the sink out with a smaller one or a spreader? that would keep your warrenty intact I would think.

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ikillerzi

any recommendations for spreaders?

Hueristic

I hear peops have been using tin foil.

LOLZ J/k, I really don't know much about them. Post some pics when your done though! Me likes Pr0n.

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ikillerzi

lol @ your sig rig BTW, would it be worth it to just buy the 4GB set for 6 GB ram then if a stick defects then i replace? Is 65$ really worth it for 4gb to 6 gb ram?

ChIck3n

On stock those would be just fine. I have those exact ones, and they are not too hot. I have a temp probe stuck on mine, and currently it reads 37C. Of course it will be hotter on the inside, but it should not overheat.

Edit: What are you using this for? I game, and have never needed over 4GB. Also, a 32 bit system can't even take full advantage of 4GB of RAM. So unless you get a new OS adding more RAM would do nothing at all.

AFAIK using 3 sticks is not recommended. Use 1, 2, or 4.

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Hueristic

That's really a question you have to answer for yourself. Thx BTW, I aim's to give a chuckle.

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ghost2501

I would jsut get a different cooler than chop up some nice ram like that, get a used true for like 40 -45$ and sell the xiggy