Very interesting info on spiral-shaped (Orb-like) heatsinks

[Fa1c0n]

I was reading a page on Alpha's site <A HREF="http://www.micforg.co.jp/faqe.html" target="_new">here</A> and came across this info on spiral heatsinks. It says that there is a "high pressure drop" under most conditions, in this shape of heatsink; And that "their performance is not very good".

I was just musing about the possibility of this same high pressure drop affecting other radial style heatsinks such as the Orb (no, I don't work for Alpha ).

Any thoughts?



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[Lowlypawn]

How did u link "here" without showing the URL?

 

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<A HREF="http://www.micforg.co.jp/faqe.html" target="_new">here</A> is created like this:
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[Fa1c0n]

Come on guys, <i>someone</i> must know about pressure drops on heatsinks.

I know the Orb has been talked about a lot, but this is really interesting to me (not just in relation to the Orb, but with all heatsink designs). Is it interesting to anyone else?
If not, I'll just let it drop to the bottom. Thanks.

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[mpjesse]

I've seen bad reviews with most of those "orbs"... I guess the SuperOrb is ok. That's all I know.

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