Innovation Cooling's Diamond 7 TIM test results

[SiGfever]

I assume the convex feature is a product of the casting? This was a problem I had when I was trying to source boilers for our thermosyphon I could not get a sample that was not convex so I changed manufacturing methods rather than go to an extra sanding process.

If what Intel says is true that you need 43lbs to make the IHS "flat" this feature would tend to minimize edge contact leaving a contact spot in the center of the IHS instead. This on an initial basis with the light contact in littleowl's post (243) with the pressure film fuzion test, does not seem to be happening - high contact at the edges and much less contact on center with a biased pressure on the right side.

If the convex design is one of intent, you have to help me here as I am not seeing the advantage

Because a lot of IHS are bowed they started making the better waterblocks convex to overcome this.