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Ishie
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Hi, I hope this is the right forum.
I'm doing a school project on how to improve heat dissipation in heat sinks (water primarily) in computers.
I've realized that I've taken a larger bite than I can chew, but my teacher wouldn't let me change so, I'll guess I'm stuck with making an honest attempt hehe.
I've looked around and there are of course a few things to consider. The obvious one being costs. Theoretically they could use all copper, but it's about three times the cost of aluminum which is generally known to be the next best thing when it comes to heat conductivity, although silver is better, it's also heavier and more expensive.
What I'd want is something relatively cheap with great heat conductivity that will quickly dissipate heat, while still being light.
If you could give me a few example on alloys (I'm guessing it has too be an alloy?)
that will give you this. Manufacturing costs are obviously unknown to me, so I can't really speak for that. One alloy I've been eyeballing is Beralcast, have anyone of you ever heard of this?
Thank you!
/ Patrik
I'm doing a school project on how to improve heat dissipation in heat sinks (water primarily) in computers.
I've realized that I've taken a larger bite than I can chew, but my teacher wouldn't let me change so, I'll guess I'm stuck with making an honest attempt hehe.
I've looked around and there are of course a few things to consider. The obvious one being costs. Theoretically they could use all copper, but it's about three times the cost of aluminum which is generally known to be the next best thing when it comes to heat conductivity, although silver is better, it's also heavier and more expensive.
What I'd want is something relatively cheap with great heat conductivity that will quickly dissipate heat, while still being light.
If you could give me a few example on alloys (I'm guessing it has too be an alloy?)
that will give you this. Manufacturing costs are obviously unknown to me, so I can't really speak for that. One alloy I've been eyeballing is Beralcast, have anyone of you ever heard of this?
Thank you!
/ Patrik