4-in-1 Motherboard Cooling :D

[Frank M]

Nice idea.

ok copper i bear that in mind! I think it's worth the few dollars extra for copper anyhows

Much better.

You don't need the heat pipe to the SB. Just put a bigger passive cooler and you're done with it

I agree. The SB can get by with a low-profile heatsink.
Sometimes with these heatpipes manufacturers connect the components
with, the SB is heated instead of being cooled.

LOL, copper colored aluminum...who are you, Asus?

Hahaha


One more idea:
making the NB 3-piece may make it even more flexible and efficient for air-
cooling. Here's what I'm thinking:
Base+heatpipe+fins - O-ring - walls - O-ring - Top+barbs.
So for air-cooling, it's just the first part - base+hp+fins. No walls obstructing
air-flow. For DI/LN2, screw the walls back. You can also make a special higher
wall with longer screws for DI. For water, just screw the top on the walls.


And another:
a stepped base under the NB/pot for easier insulation?