Full Copper CPU Cooler?

[Izumi Reina]

So I was just wondering, theoretichally (r.i.p spelling) would a full copper cpu cooler (i.e. intel stock cooler but full copper intstead) would provide much better temps?

[byalexandr]

The reason we have copper bases and aluminum fins is, one, for cost. Two, because while copper conducts heat better, it doesn't dissipate it into the air as well as aluminum.

[wolfsbane3083]

No. Copper transfers heat better than Alu, but Alu dissipates heat faster than Copper. Which is why heatsinks are designed with a Copper base and Alu fins.

[narrdarr]

off the top of my head zalman and thermalright both make one

[Jer45]

18 minutes ago, Izumi Reina said:

So I was just wondering, theoretichally (r.i.p spelling) would a full copper cpu cooler (i.e. intel stock cooler but full copper intstead) would provide much better temps?

the only full copper cpu coolers i know of are s couple of zalman coolers and some 1u server coolers