Vizo Armada RAM Cooler Review

Published: January 27, 2007

Editor: Amber Lupala

Provider: Vizo

Conclusion

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As advertised, the RAM cooler was very easy to install and required no tools; simply slide a RAM stick in-between the clips and lock them down using the spring-loaded feature.Finally, plug in the cooler to a fan port on the motherboard and you have instant RAM cooling.The cooler operates very quietly; I could hardly hear the cooler over the other fans in my computer (though I do have quite a few fans running).Also, the blue LED glow was very bright and looked great.While I don�t have temperature sensors on the memory, I did feel that the sticks felt cooler to the touch, which will likely help increase memory life.

Testing:

Test System:
AMD 64+ 3200+ S939 Winchester
ECS RX480-A Motherboard
1 GB Corsair ValueSelect PC3200 DDR RAM
Western Digital 250 GB 7200 rpm harddrive

Unfortunately, I didn�t notice a difference in stock memory performance with the cooler.Running memory tests using SiSandra 2007, I achieved basically the same scores as were recorded without the fan.However, during overclocking, I was able to boost the memory up to 215 MHz with good stability; I�ve had trouble in the past with that speed but perhaps the RAM cooler made the difference.I suspect that more extreme RAM overclocks will benefit from the added cooling that the Armada RAM cooler provides.

Conclusion:

The Vizo Armada RAM cooler is a simple product that provides added decoration and also improves performance in overclocking situations.While you might not notice a performance difference in stock applications, the reduced heat helps lengthen the life of your memory.Plus, they look pretty cool and add a nice blue glow to your computer case.At ~$10 USD, the Armada RAM cooler is an inexpensive way to add some flair to your computer while also improving its life.

Pros:

+ Silent operations
+ Easy to install with no tools needed
+ Cool blue LED
+ Improved RAM performance when overclocked

Cons:

- No performance increase at stock RAM voltages
- Not as complex (but less expesnive) as other RAM coolers