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koer
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 Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 3:40 am Post subject: Server heatsink material? |
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I m just curious what metal is used for some heatsinks, it shiny, heavier than aluminium, silver color?
Example HP 348789-001 |
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frag_
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| Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 3:59 am Post subject: |
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| Maybe a nickelized copper? |
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CPUShack
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mavroxur
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| Posted: Sat Sep 13, 2014 4:54 pm Post subject: |
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| It's nickel plated copper fins. Common in low profile heatinks for maximum heat transfer. Aluminum is used where less TDP is present or where a larger heatsink is acceptable. |
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