OCZ Rep Says Don't Burn-In TCCD Modules

[FragTek]

Originally Posted by OCZEric

Hi Guys,

Please don't "burn in" any TCCD based product. In general, TCCD's already get very very hot, and if you go through the burn in procedure that Andy mentioned for VX for the TCCDs, you may permanently damage your module. At high voltage, under burn in conditions, I've seen TCCDs get as high as 90C and suffer thermal damage resulting in them performing worse than before.

Thanks

-Eric

Very interesting..... 90c :worship:

Originally Posted by Newb

What about MemTesting them at just 2.8V for 24 hours to break them in?

Originally Posted by OCZEric

It should be ok, just be sure to keep them relatively cool. You have to understand that normal operation never gets to the full load 24/7 that memtest will stress the modules at.

Under normal operation, there will be lags in the memory access that give the core of the dram chips time to cool down. But if you are stressing the memory constantly, the cores will not have much time time to cool off and so residual heat will build up unless you are careful to keep the memory cool.

Also, I personally have not seen real increases in performance due to burning in TCCDs, even at normal voltages. Your mileage may vary of course

-Eric

 

[NickS]

So we DO need heatspreaders-copper at that. Dam, 90ºC.