Really sweet lookin CPU Heatsinks!

[Antec-User]

I may have liquid cooling, but I'm still a hardware junkie for crazy lookin CPU coolers..

Here are a couple of my recent finds that I thought were pretty cool.

Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme -Rated #1 Temp section for heatsinks on the sit listed below.
Tuniq Tower 120 Extreme Heatsink Review - FrostyTech.com

Thermaltake SpinQ
Thermaltake SpinQ Heatsink Review - FrostyTech.com

 

[Slaymate]

The Tuniq does look really cool But I bet it's hard to keep clean.

The Thermaltake is just a new spin on an old idea (squirrel cage fan).

 

[Antec-User]

^ nothing an air compressor won't fix.. I think it's black. Saw it on Newegg and thought it'd be sweet lookin with a red Y/L fan in there!

The SpinQ looks cool,m but something is telling me it's not very effective.

 

[Slaymate]

I have a small compressor I use for just such reasons. But it still looks like it would retain a lot of small particles. I usually remove my True Cooper every 3-6 months and soak it in Orange juice to remove the tarnish and all the small dust particles that don't blow off. But I wouldn't bother if the Copper didn't look so good clean

 

[james.wired]

^ That's interesting, I remember reading a post a really long time ago where someone mentioned the same method. What do you use to wash the orange juice off, soap/water/thin brush?

 

[Slaymate]

^ That's interesting, I remember reading a post a really long time ago where someone mentioned the same method. What do you use to wash the orange juice off, soap/water/thin brush?

I've mentioned the OJ before, with a picture even
http://www.techist.com/forums/f10/operation-superpi-phase-change-211659/index11.html
I washed it off with water and compressed air

 

[james.wired]

Yes that is indeed where I saw it , great method to keep in mind no doubt!

edit: I still think the True Copper is one of the coolest looking heatsinks out there. It's just so...pretty....and you know, must be heavy as ****.

 

[philbar71]

Yes that is indeed where I saw it , great method to keep in mind no doubt!

edit: I still think the True Copper is one of the coolest looking heatsinks out there. It's just so...pretty....and you know, must be heavy as ****.

Ohh ya, the TRUE copper is like 2 pounds

 

[james.wired]

Is it? I would probably have to set my case on it's side...I doubt my mobo could handle that kind of weight hehe.

 

[philbar71]

Is it? I would probably have to set my case on it's side...I doubt my mobo could handle that kind of weight hehe.

It's about 1400 some grams, which i believe is close to 2 pounds.