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Unread 04-18-2003, 08:54 AM   #48
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Originally posted by Rayman2k2
okay, basicallly, the less surface area used, the better? am i understanding this correctly?
In case I didn't specifically answer your question in my last post, I will reinforce the point.

A good waterblock will have a huge surface area, combined with an efficient design allowing for the conduction of heat away from the cpu.

BUT, it is not necessary to have fins/pins further away from the core as they will just add to the flow resistance, lowering the overall flow rate in your system while giveing little or no benefit to cooling.

In short, only cool the bit that needs cooling.

This is a concept which has yet to reach many of the mass market waterblocks, which is why people saw such an improvement when using the White Water.

Again, hope this clears things up.

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