Aikimox Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Yup, that's the idea. At this point I still haven't got the quote for the project but when it's ready will have to decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted July 19, 2011 Founder Share Posted July 19, 2011 Do you have an estimate of the cost for such a heatsink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikimox Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 The heatsink itself won't be expensive but prototyping is very expensive. So even if the HS is ~50$, if it's 3k to design it...will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) Well, you'll obviously have to put some of the developing cost to the final price... I imagine people would be willing to pay $80-100 if it makes a huge difference, even though it's expensive. But that's how it is with custom, low volume production hardware.Edit: Designing it shouldn't be too hard, especially if you have some CAD skills (or know someone), but I think the production will be expensive especially because it needs custom heatpipes, or isn't this that expensive after all? Edited July 19, 2011 by svl7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtefere Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I would pay $100USD plus postage. Happily.-Ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikimox Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Good points, will keep you posted on the progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I would also happily pay $100 + postage, maybe even more if it does a great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtefere Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Yeah, people will understand that this isnt any stock intel or dell heatsink, it would be akin to the higher end air coolers that people buy for their gaming PC's. Same thing, but more complex to build. I am sure you will be able to sell more than 30 of these at $100USD, especially on ebay.-Ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikimox Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 I should get a price range tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwisgaar Posted July 20, 2011 Author Share Posted July 20, 2011 arrived today 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikimox Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Definitely better than the original 1-piped HS! Whoa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svl7 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 For less than $20/pcs... go and buy the whole stock!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikimox Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Haha, good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted July 21, 2011 Founder Share Posted July 21, 2011 Judging from skwisgaar's photo, 3 pipes could possibly fit in that design... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikimox Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Three if you don't modify the CPU part With a complete redesign 4 pipes are possible according to our thermal application engineer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted July 21, 2011 Founder Share Posted July 21, 2011 Is there any reason why your engineer suggests more and thinner pipes than lets say one or two bigger ones? (keeping the same amount of copper in both cases) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikimox Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 yes, the reason is with thinner pipes you don't have to flatten them and flattening on its own decreases the heat transfer. Ideally you have to keep them cylinder-shaped. So, even 3 smaller by unflattened pipes would increase thermal flow. And we are talking about extra modifications. First is to build a new bigger copper plate and submerge the pipes inside instead of simply soldering from above. Second place the other ends inside the radiator fins. We are still looking for the best approach that won't cost 10k lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder StamatisX Posted July 21, 2011 Founder Share Posted July 21, 2011 Understood, the bigger copper plate sounds good too. So basically if you can create a single piece of copper without soldering pieces together it should increase the efficiency as well. Would that be possible by making a mold and cast copper alloy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikimox Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Ok, so I installed the 2-piped HS and the temps dropped substantially. Was hitting 90C (peak) in 3DMark06 @ stock clocks and now I'm under 85C in Prime95 @ level 1. Level3 is a no go though, still hitting 90C+ in Prime95. I guess, the 4-pipe HS is a must now. Will continue the research and keep you guys posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 I'm trying to hold off on ordering a twin pipe in hopes of your version appearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikimox Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 This may take some time, the companies I'm working with are very busy and slow, can't speed them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtefere Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Kidnap their children. It's amazing how quickly that will speed things up. Works every time. -Ash 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFear Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hi therecould please someone order one M18X CPU double heatpipe heatsink for me?Here in Germany Dell wont sell me one.I would pay for the troublegreets NoFear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Hi therecould please someone order one M18X CPU double heatpipe heatsink for me?Here in Germany Dell wont sell me one.I would pay for the troublegreets NoFear*SighIf anyone could add me to that list, I'll also pay full shipping to AUS etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aikimox Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 You guys better find someone in the US since the US Dell price for a single 2-piped HS is only 20$ while in Canada it's 50$ (they charge shipping too ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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