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  1. 10-05-2012, 10:06 AM #1
    James
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    Diamond Heatsinks

    Random urge got me to looking at the thermal conductivity of various elements, and why they aren't used in computer manufacturing.

    Found this: http://usapplieddiamond.com/thermal-management/

    Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) diamond heatsinks.

    Which made me think.... Would there be any benefits to say.... coating the inner and outer surface of the heatspreader on modern CPU's/GPU's with this to aid in heat removal? From what little I know about vapor deposition, it leaves a thin uniform layer of the substance on a substrate. Seems like it would be a (relatively) cheap way to boost the efficiency of heat removal from your processors.

    *Edit: Requisite extra reading:
    Wiki article on Thermal conductivity



    Thermal Conductivity of metals

    And a quick list of common (and not) heatsink materials:
    Code:
    Thermal Conductivity (W/m K)
Aluminum:  205
  Copper:  385
  Silver:  406
 Diamond:  1000
    Last edited by James; 10-05-2012 at 10:15 AM.

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