Re-coloring of Hyper 212 evo

[GeoffreyPope]

As much as I like the aesthetic that is given by coolers such as the BeQuiet Darckrock 3, I do not need the thermal capacity of that cooler.  I chose a 212 evo for my i5 4460 because I do not like loud computers (the loudest think in my system is the hard drive at the moment, and I am looking forward to an SSD). The only issue I have with it is that it is a silver cooler. As such It would be nice if I could mod the cooler to be black.

 

In the Linustech video here:  

 

Linus said that he recolored the heat sink using a stove paint. I liked the difference this made to the aesthetic of the cooler, and was wondering if there would be any issues if I were to do the same. Its nothing major, but the cooler sticks out like a sore thumb compared with an otherwise all black build. 

 

Cheers. 

 

[Edit: the point at which this is said is at 3:22 in the video (ish) ]

[dadasmithywinkle]

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You should be able to do it without any issues, just make sure the paint isnt too thick.

[AlwaysFSX]

You might lose a degree of performance.

[Kevin_Walter]

It's not going to affect any more than a degree or two as long as you don't cake it on there. 

[WinNut]

As long as you aren't applying a three-inch layer, you'll gain about a degree or two in terms of CPU temperature. Make sure you use stove paint as other paints might not allow heat to radiate.

[GeoffreyPope]

I thought as much but wanted to get another opinion first. I will make sure to use stove paint, and temps do not exceed 45 degrees at max load so a couple of degrees temps increase it not the end of the world. 

 

Thank you all for your swift replies.  

 

[Edit: I will make sure to completely avoid the surface that will make contact with the heat spreader of the CPU, but I do hope that goes without saying]