CK you are right. The only reason there is an argument bout this, is that there was a statement saying that "this sucks" but not how we can get "this" to perform better.
I do also agree with mpfmax on how the radiators have evolved. In the last 2 years the evolution was from an igloo with some ice that you would refill every day, to stacked plate radiators. The next evolution may be to something that's specifically designed for a CPU+Pelt temp cooling. Until then the Stacked plate coolers are the best out there.
I know some people see the radiator as a waste and think its just more feasible to get a lab chiller or something, but that's not to practical or portable for most people. So we go with what works.
Atleast being able to keep a 150watt pelt and a Tbird like I saw at the LAN below thermo nuclear temps with a small 4x4" stacked plate radiator worked! I mean what else do you want? Small, light, durable, and works...
I do think possibly make'n one outta Cu and increasing the surface area a lil bit could yield even more good stuff. and from what I hear OCWC has a new 5x5" Cu radiator that may smoke the stacked plate ones.
Bill also started the same cry fest on the Hard Forums to Kev's post but STILL just rag'n on the radiator but offered no constructive recomendation. Were you hurt as a child with a Stacked plate radiator or something bill.. you sure got a chip on yer shoulder bout em..
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[This message has been edited by Joe (edited 01-22-2001).]