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Introduction: We recently had the privilege of checking out CoolerMaster's Mars CPU Cooler
which actually stirred up some discussion among friends and other fellow tech
heads. Not too often do we get to see something as unique be the cause for
questions and comments. When I showed it to a local computer store tech, his
reaction was at first to comment, but then the urge to handle and inspect took
over. Thought provoking curiosity is the stuff concepts are made of. Specifications:
Impressions: Terminator! This is a beast of a heat sink with pretty well polished copper heat pipes that resemble claws reaching out from the copper base. It is about 6 inches tall, 4.25 inches wide, and 6 inches deep. There are about 45 solid fins that have a circumference of nearly 12 inches and are about 1 inch deep at the top and almost 3 inches at the bottom. Now, that is some serious thermal dissipating surface area. The copper base isn't completely smooth and ridges can be felt if you slide your finger nail across. Smooth surfaces always transfer heat better than rougher surfaces, but in some rare instances do just fine especially with a good quality thermal paste. A bit more lapping or machining might be in order, especially since the copper pipes are so nicely polished. Anyone could easily pick up some finer grit sand paper and a flat block to add a nice polish.
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