cooling down ram

Is there a way to cool down the ram? This is the hottest thing on my notebook, HP NX6125. I have 2 X 512 pc2700 ddr ram. 1st stick is an Infineon and 2nd stick is a Samsung.

I have already undervolted the notebook and HDD and processor are pretty cool but the ram burns my lap. i'm not sure if a notebook cooler will work as I only need it cooled down when it sits on my lap. I don't mind it when it is on the desk as the laptop does not overheat and I don't get errors.

Thanks in advance.

 

Hum... I have never heard of ram overheating. In fact I don't think it is possible. I read another thread asking this same question and they said it is not the ram causing the heat.
I don't know if having two different types of ram installed is a good idea.
Is you laptop shutting off because of this?
Tim

 

it's never a good idea to mix 2 different kinds of RAM together.

 

Having two different types of memory shouldn't matter. As for the memory overheating... it has to be either the CPU or GPU. Have you tried gauging the temps?

 

Define overheating. RAMs do run hot, just the way it is, they are designed to run at high temps. So unless it is causing stability problems, RAM temp is not even an issue.

If the problem is that the area over them is becoming hot and bothersome, there is no real solution. Notebooks don't exactly have internal air flow and so heat builds up. Even if, as someone once suggested on here, you use RAM sinks, there is no place for the heat to go.

Undervolting RAM is not an option, a very slight drop in voltage and stability would really suffer ... and of course no downclocking.

Technology today, too fast and too hot

Edit: About mixing RAMs, usually it's not recommended just so as to avoid compatibility issues, but if they run, the BIOS doesn't mind it, and the system is stable, then this is not an issue

another thing. A cooling pad is not a bad idea. Just make sure that it will be something comfy to use on the lap. I do remember once seeing cooling pads without fans, they just act as heat disipators, but I cannot find them again. I was searching for one for myself, also for the exact same purpose, use on lap, and also to provide tilting for lappy with no adjustable hind legs

 

mixing brand types is never a problem. Different RAM types though, that is a problem. You're fine dude, no worries.

 

if it doesnt matter than how come their are laptops like the MSI-1036 that have issues with the Corasir RAM, imagine if you mixed one Corsair and one super Talent, you'd have to have some issues there I'm sure.

 

The ram is not overheating and I don't have stabilty issues. In fact the notebook is rock stable. Its just too warm to use on my lap. I'm sure its the ram that getting warm. I checked this by touching the bottom of the lappy with my hand.

 

you sure the hard drive isn't the culprit? i don't think you can accurately tell what's hot just by putting your hand on the computer. you need to install some monitoring software to check the temps of different things like the cpu, gpu, hd, ram, etc...

also, as long as you've got the correct specs, mixing ram is no problem.

 

Get a cooler if it bugs you too much. Remember laptops are always warm on the bottom.
Tim

 

You cant cool RAM on a notebook.

You can with a desktop for sure. With Golden plate thingys.

Charlie-Peru

 

I assume you're referring to copper heatsinks... they don't do much due to the negligible increase in surface area... always better off with good airflow.

 

Will a notebook cooler work if its on my lap? I used to have one but it was so loud it drove me crazy. Sounded like a jet turbine so I got rid of it. Are the newer models quieter? Any recommendations?

 

Using mobile meter hottest cpu gets is 58C, it idles at 37C. HDD runs from 32 to 35C. GPU is an integrated ati X300 no idea on its temps but it shuldn't get too hot specially since I don't game or do heavy 3D apps. I pretty sure that its the ram that gets warm. I guess its either a notebook cooler of some sort or just bear with it.