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Originally posted by bigben2k
The aluminium seems to be best at transfering heat to air (from previous discussions) where copper is best for transfering heat to/from water. Many radiators have copper tubing, with soldered aluminium fins. That seems to be the best combination of metals.
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I've heard this is a myth that was created with the alpha coolers that were among the first hybrid heatsinks. The fact that they aren't entierly made out of copper is that they would weigh too much/cost too much. When i see the slk800 beat the shit out of the lets say alpha pal 8045 and swiftechs dito i begin to wonder. Sure heatsinkdesign has alot to do with it...