Modifying a air cooler

[bearcatrp]

Has anyone attempted to modify one of these thermaltake coolers?
https://www.thermaltakeusa.com/ux200...pu-cooler.html

I have a couple similar and thinking of cutting 1/3 of a 120mm down to fit a case. I have a couple of these 1366 coolers to experiment with from older systems I had in the past. Just wondering to seal the end of the cooling tube if crimping would work or soldering would be needed. Thanks.

[Ket]

From my experience with coolers like that you would need to solder crimping wouldnt be enough.

[bearcatrp]

Thanks. Kind of figured that. Trying to remove 14 top fins. A little harder than I thought. Half way there. Dam fins are sharp. Chewed the crap out of one of my fingers holding it. Wearing a glove to hold it. Will post a picture of it once the fins are removed. Tubes are copper with silver paint. Hoping a little heat will help bend the tubes without breaking them.

[bearcatrp]

Got the fins off.

[bearcatrp]

Well this project is moot. Just sold the computer. Fun while it lasted.