Koolance RAM-35 - Manual (Page 2)

Using Two RAM-35 Coolers
[Fig 5] 2 x Sticks in
Alternating Banks
(Side View)
[Fig 6] 2 x Sticks in
Consecutive Banks
(Side View)
With memory sticks in consecutive DIMM banks, there is commonly no
room for the above confi gurations. Koolance has therefore designed
the RAM-35 with offset nozzle bases. When reversed, each nozzle
base will overlap the nearest RAM-35 cooler for a tighter fi t on the
motherboard.
To connect adjacent RAM-35 coolers in this situation, two Koolance
180° “U” blocks join each nozzle base [Fig 9].
Using Three RAM-35 Coolers
A recommended fl ow path with
three RAM-35 coolers is illustrated
in Fig 10. This effectively places all
three RAM-35 coolers in parallel.
The distance between DIMM slots
will dictate which sliding nozzles
are required.
To establish a parallel fl ow path, RAM-35 coolers force liquid through their Hydra-Paks while simultaneously passing it through
their nozzle bases. This means the coolant is effectively “split”, traveling through both Hydra-Pak and nozzle base.
The physical distance between memory sticks will determine which sliding nozzles are required to do this (topic covered later). With
any recommended group of RAM-35 water blocks, there will still only be a single inlet and outlet nozzle for tubing.
3 x Sticks in Various
Banks (Side View)
3 x Sticks in Various
Banks (Side View)
[Fig 10] Three RAM-35 with 180° “U” Blocks
Using Four RAM-35 Coolers
A recommended fl ow path with four RAM-35
coolers is illustrated in Fig 11. This effectively
places all four RAM-35 coolers in parallel.
The distance between DIMM slots will dictate
which sliding nozzles are required.
4 x Sticks in
Consecutive Banks
(Side View) [Fig 11] Four Consecutive RAM-35 with 180° “U” Blocks
[Fig 8] Two RAM-35 with In/Out Nozzles on Opposite
Sides
1
2
[Fig 7] Two RAM-35 with In/Out Nozzles on the Same Side
1
2
[Fig 9] Two Consecutive RAM-35
with 180° “U” Blocks
180° “U” Blocks
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
Two memory sticks are typically arranged in alternating [Fig 5] or consecutive [Fig 6]
DIMM banks on the motherboard.
With memory sticks in alternating DIMM banks (or for consecutive banks spaced widely
enough apart), there will be room for a simple sliding nozzle between each base.
Two examples are shown. Fig 7 has inlet and outlet nozzles on the same side of the water
blocks. Fig 8 places these nozzles on opposite sides. Both are acceptable, and the fl ow
path is otherwise identical in these two examples.
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