Packaging and Initial Impressions Continued…

Also included in the box is a ram cooler. This is essentially a 60mm fan that clips to the memory banks placing it over the modules to help with the transference of heat generated by the modules. In theory this should also help with stability and possibly aid with the overclocking of the modules in the long run. However, DDR3 runs cool as it is so this may prove to be more of a gimmick than anything of any use.

Taking a closer look at the memory cooler reveals how the unit may be installed and how it is constructed. As you can see with both the above and below images a great deal of thought and care has been put in to the production of the cooler. The most welcome feature here is the quality of the cable. It is true that the cable used may not be any different to that of a generic system fan, however it has been braided to a standard that reaps precision and quality. The 3pin plug below shows this quality in a greater detail revealing what is less than 1mm of exposed un-braided cable. This is the kind of quality one would expect from ones own braiding work rather than that of a manufacturer, as many manufacturers would have left a far greater length exposed.

Taking a closer look at the under side of the fan reveals the same quality where the braiding is concerned, so with this in mind; what was initially thought to be a stocking filler to attempt to justify the cost is now looking to be more of a welcome addition. On the underside of the fan you will notice a sticker than includes some brief specifications of the fan. At the speeds listed you would be lead to believe that this may be a little noisy however during testing there was not one point in which the cooler could be heard over any of the other kit. If you look closely you can see what appears to be some micro LEDs. These LEDs glow with a relaxing blue haze illuminating the modules gracefully without being over powering. To say that this cooler is essentially free or included within the price of the kit is fantastic, making this particular kit look even more appealing than one would initially have thought.