G.Skill Trident X Color Modification Guide
G.Skill TridentX 8GB 2400mhz Memory Review (Z77 platform) - Source
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So after completing my black and white build with carefully chosen parts for theme I decided to do one modification to spruce up the inside decor by changing the Trident X cherry red fins to white fin RAM. The G.Skill Trident X series allows for a detachable fin that can be painted to a different color.
On each side of the Trident X series there is one black screw that comes with it's own little washer. Remove all screws & washers from each side of the stick. One side is the back side and the other front. You can only slide off the fin one way. A small phillips screw driver can be used on these screws. Make sure to put just enough pressure careful not to strip it. They seemed to be pretty durable screws, none the less caution to the wise.
Next is obtaining the spray paint to put on the fins which function is to draw heat and dissipates the heat off the memory. You'll need "Engine Enamel" spray paint. Unlike normal spray paint that will chip or flake this will withstand temperatures and stay looking freshly painted.
Take into a well ventilated area (Use Outdoors) and hold can 10-16' from fins and spray in a steady back and forth motion slightly overlapping each stroke. Key places not to miss would be on each side of the screw areas and from a top angle looking directly down getting in between the fins. This is very important because this angle from the top is what your rig will show most effectively with direct view into system.
The engine enamel dries to the touch in about 20-30 minutes but don't let that fool you. Drying varies and should dry within 1 to 1 1/2 hours before being able to handle enough to start the remounting of the fins. Remember only one way off and back on so if you feel resistance sliding the fins back on you most likely have it in reverse. Flip it, slide it back on and remount screws with washers.
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So there you have it. Easy to do and simple, inexpensive, way to add a little more definitive look using memory that allows for fins to be removed.
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Edited to include: Keep in mind modifications to products usually voids warranty. Do this at your own risk.
G.Skill TridentX 8GB 2400mhz Memory Review (Z77 platform) - Source
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The Trident X series by G.Skill are designed for 3rd Generation Intel Core Processors and Z77 platform. Intel XMP 1.3 Ready for 3rd Gen. Recommended Intel Core i7-3770K processors & Core i5-3570K processors for best performance.
So after completing my black and white build with carefully chosen parts for theme I decided to do one modification to spruce up the inside decor by changing the Trident X cherry red fins to white fin RAM. The G.Skill Trident X series allows for a detachable fin that can be painted to a different color.
On each side of the Trident X series there is one black screw that comes with it's own little washer. Remove all screws & washers from each side of the stick. One side is the back side and the other front. You can only slide off the fin one way. A small phillips screw driver can be used on these screws. Make sure to put just enough pressure careful not to strip it. They seemed to be pretty durable screws, none the less caution to the wise.
Next is obtaining the spray paint to put on the fins which function is to draw heat and dissipates the heat off the memory. You'll need "Engine Enamel" spray paint. Unlike normal spray paint that will chip or flake this will withstand temperatures and stay looking freshly painted.
Take into a well ventilated area (Use Outdoors) and hold can 10-16' from fins and spray in a steady back and forth motion slightly overlapping each stroke. Key places not to miss would be on each side of the screw areas and from a top angle looking directly down getting in between the fins. This is very important because this angle from the top is what your rig will show most effectively with direct view into system.
The engine enamel dries to the touch in about 20-30 minutes but don't let that fool you. Drying varies and should dry within 1 to 1 1/2 hours before being able to handle enough to start the remounting of the fins. Remember only one way off and back on so if you feel resistance sliding the fins back on you most likely have it in reverse. Flip it, slide it back on and remount screws with washers.
Before
After
So there you have it. Easy to do and simple, inexpensive, way to add a little more definitive look using memory that allows for fins to be removed.
Edited to include: Keep in mind modifications to products usually voids warranty. Do this at your own risk.
