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Duct tape on Heatsink?

SnowGhost1212
By SnowGhost1212
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Hey,

 

Is it a really stupid idea or could I put duct tape on a heat sink to make it all black? If I can't what would yo suggest to get the same effect.

 

Thanks,

 

SnowGhost

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Putting duct tape on a heatsink may prevent it from dissipating heat as effectively. 

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Hey,

 

Is it a really stupid idea or could I put duct tape on a heat sink to make it all black? If I can't what would yo suggest to get the same effect.

 

Thanks,

 

SnowGhost

why in the world would do that unless your trying to win in the ghetto rig of the year contest. sorry but that would not be very effective in any way

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why in the world would do that unless your trying to win in the ghetto rig of the year contest. sorry but that would not be very effective in any way

 

why in the world would do that unless your trying to win in the ghetto rig of the year contest. sorry but that would not be very effective in any way

 

Lol ok, how do I change the color of a heatsink can i use vinyl or something like that?

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Lol ok, how do I change the color of a heatsink can i use vinyl or something like that?

 

It's better to use a spray paint than to wrap it in a vinyl or plastic type insulating material, the paint will lessen heat dissipation but to a less severe degree. What heatshink are you trying to paint?

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It's better to use a spray paint than to wrap it in a vinyl or plastic type insulating material, the paint will lessen heat dissipation but to a less severe degree. What heatshink are you trying to paint?

 

Well I was thinking of buying a MSI Z97M Gaming Motherboard however I want a black motherboard so I was wondering if I could blackout the heatsinks. http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=27815&cPath=1491

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Well I was thinking of buying a MSI Z97M Gaming Motherboard however I want a black motherboard so I was wondering if I could blackout the heatsinks. http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=27815&cPath=1491

 

Yes you can blackout the heatsinks but I wouldn't use tape or vinyl, but also remember if you paint the heatsinks it will almost for sure void the warranty on the motherboard, so you have to take that into consideration before doing something absolutely permanent.

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Well I was thinking of buying a MSI Z97M Gaming Motherboard however I want a black motherboard so I was wondering if I could blackout the heatsinks. http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=27815&cPath=1491

Plastidip spray paint is a popular choice because you can peel it off fairly easily if need be. I think the red accents unscrew too so it should be easy to paint.

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Plastidip spray paint is a popular choice because you can peel it off fairly easily if need be.

 

Problem is it's an insulator since it's spray on rubber, that need multiple coats to get good coverage.

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Problem is it's an insulator since it's spray on rubber, that need multiple coats to get good coverage.

If he's just painting the red accents it shouldn't be a problem as they are mainly for aesthetics rather then cooling.

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If he's just painting the red accents it shouldn't be a problem as they are mainly for aesthetics rather then cooling.

 

True it won't dampen it too much... but in anycase its best not to affect it in anyway

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