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    Do 2GB*2 heat more than 1GB*2 ?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by alex1000, Nov 9, 2008.

  1. alex1000

    alex1000 Newbie

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    It seems to me ,the hottest place of my 5672 is the spot above memory slots.
    This place is hotter than HD spot.

    I am not sure that RAM makes this heat (maybe other chip ), but it looks like that.

    I would like upgrade RAM from 512k*2 to 2GB*2, but I am worry about the heat now.

    How much heat do memory sticks generate ?

    Is it safer to install 1GB*2 instead 2GB*2 ?

    How can I check CPU temp, HD temp , etc . ?



    Thank you
     
    alex1000, Nov 9, 2008
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Try HWMonitor.
     
    namaiki, Nov 9, 2008
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  3. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    I wouldnt really worry much about the heat from RAM configurations. The same voltage goes through the sticks.

    RAM can heat up abit. They will still last for decades though..
     
    flipfire, Nov 9, 2008
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