Virtually every PC component is now available with RGB lighting if desired, and this has long been the case for main memory as well. The manufacturer GeIL goes along new DDR5 modules under the humble name Hardcore Gaming Memory
but one step further: They not only rely on RGB, but on RGB fans.
So far, the few RAM fans that exist have mostly been implemented as separate attachments. In this case, on the other hand, there are two tiny fans that are hardly visible at first glance, which are integrated directly into the heat sink of the RAM module on the left and right edge.
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What are the RGB fans supposed to do and do you need them?
According to the manufacturer, the fans should serve to improve the operation of the main memory in a ideal temperature range
stability and reliabilityto guarantee and achieve better results when overclocking.
Compared to the above-mentioned RAM fan solutions in the form of an attachment, the variant from GeIL also has an undeniable advantage: the height of the memory modules remains comparatively low. This makes incompatibilities with expansive CPU coolers less likely.
But the big question is, do you need that extra cooling? Even if it is generally a good idea to ensure low temperatures for the longevity and stable operation of PC hardware, experience has shown that this is not a very important factor for main memory.
A further complication is the fact that the tiny fans are likely to produce a clearly audible and high-frequency operating noise. The press release on the new RAM modules does not state whether the speed can be controlled and the fans can be switched off if desired.
Cost and release: The price is also still unknown. The new modules with clock rates from 4,800 to 6,600 MHz, voltages from 1.1 to 1.35 volts and capacities from 32 to 64 GB are due to be released worldwide in July.
What do you think of the new DDR5 modules with tiny RGB fans? Quite a good idea for enthusiasts, unnecessary frills or something in between? Let us know in the comments!