alt Hacker NewsAt least they are upfront about it.
I don't see the point though even for a gaming setup, as the fake modules will still reduce airflow.
Also, gaming boards usually have 4 slots (in 2 banks). I would fill at least 2, so I'd rather have a matched kit of 2 modules, and 2 separate fillers, if I did use them.
It is quite common to leave 2 memory slots empty (of RAM) because many boards can't drive the memory at top speed if you use all 4 slots.
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daneel_w • today at 12:18 PM
And stuffing your PC case with various disco lights doesn't affect its performance either. But an evidently large portion of gamers are, well, special people.
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This is peak gamer marketing, paying for fake heatspreaders so the slots look full while airflow gets worse and the whole thing costs more for no upside to perfomance. If you want extra heat just skip cleaning the case for a month.