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by argo
Sat Aug 12, 2006 3:25 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Measuring the Efficiency of mCubed's Borg Heatpipes
Replies: 30
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Hi leem - thanks for the heads-up :D Is this supply relatively new? I did not come across them in searching the Net? The "connector" blocks look a little simple, as only half the circumference is being used to couple heat - still for EPIA wattages I guess it does not matter. cmthomson - nice conveyo...
by argo
Fri Aug 11, 2006 12:21 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Measuring the Efficiency of mCubed's Borg Heatpipes
Replies: 30
Views: 29615

McBanjo wrote:Would it be possibel to test pure aluminium and copper "pipes" to see the difference?
McBanjo to get an idea we can look at the thermal conductivity (W/mK) of these materials:

Copper = 400
Aluminium = 237
Heatpipes ~ 7,000
by argo
Thu Aug 10, 2006 11:49 pm
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Measuring the Efficiency of mCubed's Borg Heatpipes
Replies: 30
Views: 29615

Hi Guys Couple of practical points I found when using the heatpipes. First is that there is no need to think of heatpipes as having a cool end and a hot end, in fact forget about the pipe having an end at all (other than when the end is to short to reach!). Simply put I noticed energy transferred fr...
by argo
Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:34 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Measuring the Efficiency of mCubed's Borg Heatpipes
Replies: 30
Views: 29615

So you did - JM!

I know styling is in the eye of the beholder, but out of interest what did you think of its looks?
by argo
Thu Aug 10, 2006 3:24 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Measuring the Efficiency of mCubed's Borg Heatpipes
Replies: 30
Views: 29615

argo = Brendan I suppose? :) do you think you could create a case similar to Zalman TNN series with a large collection of these heatpipes? Would it be more cost effective? Good "guess" :wink: Yes a similiar case to the TNN could be built, in fact IMO mCubed have done a great job with their heatpipe...
by argo
Thu Aug 10, 2006 2:52 am
Forum: SPCR Article Discussion
Topic: Measuring the Efficiency of mCubed's Borg Heatpipes
Replies: 30
Views: 29615

Thanks jmke! With regard to the angle of the heatpipe and its effectiveness, I did actually tilt the whole test-bed and there was very little change in the results. The sintering material used must do its job well. The greatest "suprise" I had using these heatpipes was how easily bent into position ...