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Originally posted by zoson
@bb2k: Thanks for your input, I wanted a block that doesn't restrict flow because the rest of my system is optimized for high flow. Also thanks for that calculator, I had no idea about the hydraulic restriction problems. If I made the ends of the fins pointed like the one fin in the DDM3 would that help to reduce the problem? Lastly, on the issue of the wavy channels, I did that to induce turbulence, and to lengthen the channel itself - thus also increasing surface area.
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Making the ends pointy would improve thins, yes.
As for the wavy channel, unless you're thinking about a pelt, that whole area doesn't even need a channel, especially with a 2mm thick baseplate: the heat won't spread out that far.