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Joe · 09-10-2001, 01:27 PM

LC, I know somone who cools 5000watt Power converters for some heavy machinery. I discussed heatsinks and waterblocks, and asked what they used. he said " I have never heard of someone using Copper on any Heatsink for any serious purpose, we only use Aluminum, cause if that wont cool it, nothing will" the guys got a degree from CalTech so I guess I will believe him on that one.

it prolly comes down to weight, and expense, and machinery to make them. Most of these are custom made for an application by this guy.

09-10-2001, 01:27 PM	#47
Joe The Pro/Life Support System Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,041	LC, I know somone who cools 5000watt Power converters for some heavy machinery. I discussed heatsinks and waterblocks, and asked what they used. he said " I have never heard of someone using Copper on any Heatsink for any serious purpose, we only use Aluminum, cause if that wont cool it, nothing will" the guys got a degree from CalTech so I guess I will believe him on that one. it prolly comes down to weight, and expense, and machinery to make them. Most of these are custom made for an application by this guy. __________________ Joe - I only take this hat off for one thing... ProCooling archive curator and dusty skeleton.