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Unread 10-05-2002, 01:46 AM   #262
Cathar
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Originally posted by joeyd
I have been told that copper absorbs heat quicker than aluminum but aluminum dumps heat quicker.
False.

They both "dump" heat at the same rate, whether it be water or air.

This is a common myth that started a while back with the Swiftech MC462A heatsinks.
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