When the CPU cooler conflicts with the top of the RGB ram stick, an angle grinder is useful…

  • .Donuts
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    4 months ago

    Is this the right time to tell you that sets of RAM should be inserted in slots 1+3 and 2+4 instead of 1+2 and 3+4 in the picture? 😬

    It might be fine depending on your motherboard but if you are not aware, check the manual. If you are aware and this is fine, ignore me!

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      4 months ago

      Picture is from dry-fitting. They were swapped before the final assembly.

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        4 months ago

        Thanks, that puts me a bit at ease. Hope your DIYing works out well!

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      4 months ago

      There are four sticks though. You obviously have to use every slot when you’re maxing out the capacity.

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      4 months ago

      Putting it on the other side would drastically reduce its effectiveness unless your flip it which would fuck the overall case airflow.

      You cant effectively cool by pulling air unless you have an airguide all around the heatsink.

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    4 months ago

    Is this the right time to tell you those metal spring clips are for raising the fan above the ram easily?

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      4 months ago

      No, it’s not the right time. You obviously have to wait until spring.