Quote Originally Posted by Frank M View Post
Nice idea.



Much better.



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.


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?
you mean like this?



dice should be ok, ln2 I dunno if the o ring will hold long...