Cuplex XT w/ Copper top?

[R1ckCa1n]

I am thinking of changing the top on my XT to copper. This is what it would look like so what do you guys think?

http://www.tempestcool.com/product_info.php?cPath=1&products_id=5

btw: nice site?

 

[zer0signal667]

Why are you thinking of switching? Either look fine to me... but why care what others think if you're only changing it for looks?

 

[Viper87227]

Why are you thinking of switching? Either look fine to me... but why care what others think if you're only changing it for looks?

My thoughts exactly. It's purely cosmetic, so if you like it, then do it.

I myself am not a fan of AC, but if I had to choose, I think I like the blue better.

 

[theseeker]

Why are you thinking of switching? Either look fine to me... but why care what others think if you're only changing it for looks?

The copper top helps reduce the temps, albeit slightly.

 

[Bbq]

I like it with the bling bling clear more.


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[R1ckCa1n]

Why are you thinking of switching? Either look fine to me... but why care what others think if you're only changing it for looks?

It is always because "I can" moreso than functionality. I just figure it might be time for a change, other than a new EK video block.

 

[ShoNuff]

That copper top is nice. I've been trying to get one for a while now.

Gotta say I like the current price at Tempestcool. Does anyone know when Tempest is going to get some in? I know I would sure like to order one!

 

[zer0signal667]

The copper top helps reduce the temps, albeit slightly.

Now that I don't believe. Any evidence to back it up?

 

[theseeker]

That copper top is nice. I've been trying to get one for a while now.

Gotta say I like the current price at Tempestcool. Does anyone know when Tempest is going to get some in? I know I would sure like to order one!

This week!

 

[theseeker]

Now that I don't believe. Any evidence to back it up?

Just my temps, but who would believe me?

 

[phide]

Just my temps, but who would believe me?

The efficiency of thermal transfer between two metals is quite low when there's no thermal interface material. Even when the IHS and baseplate are significantly flat, 80-90% of the area between the two will likely consist of voids of air pockets and will be highly resistant to thermal transfer. Even with a properly applied TIM between the two plates, very little heat from the core(s) will make its way through these areas (not anywhere near the cores) and coolant flow around these areas will not be very effective at absorbing any of this heat. Not factoring in the additional effect of coolant temperature being reduced by the additional surface area of the copper (not significant).

You may have seen a change in core temperature when you switched to copper, but it's far more likely that some other variable(s) changed when you did so (likely your mount). If you're seeing a .5C improvement with a well applied TIM between the two plates, I'd be pretty shocked.

I don't think anyone here will doubt that you observed a change when you switched to the copper top plate. I simply don't believe that it was due to the copper top plate.

Please note that everything I say is probably wrong and open for debate. I'm just that kind of guy

 

[BioPort]

i changed to the clear top for my xt.

dont really like the look of the copper.

 

[Top Nurse]

You may have seen a change in core temperature when you switched to copper, but it's far more likely that some other variable(s) changed when you did so (likely your mount).

As you say it is not likely especially considering that the copper top is separated by an o-ring from the middle jet block and another o-ring between it and the heat plate.

 

[theseeker]

Im sure it was an anomally, but according to the Aquaero the temp is down slightly. My original comment was meant more as a barb than any thing else. However, the copper top looks cool IMO.