Heatsink or not for 09/10 DIMMs?

[drewsof07]

In the 2008 and earlier models, FB-DIMMS used huge fins for cooling, but my 2010 came without any heatsinks. The 09/10 lower section seems to have superior cooling for the CPU/RAM tray with front and rear wind tunnel-esque fans, but should I invest in some heatsinks for the dimms to maximize performance?

FWIW, My CPU temps have been running around 30-35C and intake/exhaust fans spinning to around 600-700.

 

[philipma1957]

my 2010 quad has kept its ram sticks at 95 to 100f slots at 93 to 97f.

I use three 4gb sticks with no heatsinks. Had machine since oct. that is 34c to 38c



translation 60c would be a bit high so I don't even think about 38c

 

[DanielCoffey]

My 2010 Apple original 3x1Gb came nekkid but the 3x4Gb Hynix came with simple heat-spreaders.

 

[ActionableMango]

should I invest in some heatsinks for the dimms to maximize performance?

I don't think adding heat spreaders will help maximize performance in any noticeable or measurable way.

 

[philipma1957]

I would think if you use your machine with tons of handbrake every day and have the ram and the cpu close to pegged hours on end heat spreaders may help.

 

[VirtualRain]

Heat spreaders are unnecessary unless you're overclocking (not likely on a Mac) or experiencing kernel panics due to poor cooling.