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That could work - it depends on how much performance those upper-layer heatpipes would provide given that they can't contact the cold plate directly (though I guess you could squeeze eight small diameter pipes into a single cold plate, 2x6 thicker ones would likely be better). Nonetheless, that design would leave me worried that the overhanging part of the fin stack would be underutilized. Also, it loses the mechanical support of the original design (with two layers of heatpipes extending towards its end, preventing the cooler sagging).Looking forward to seeing their results!
That could work - it depends on how much performance those upper-layer heatpipes would provide given that they can't contact the cold plate directly (though I guess you could squeeze eight small diameter pipes into a single cold plate, 2x6 thicker ones would likely be better). Nonetheless, that design would leave me worried that the overhanging part of the fin stack would be underutilized. Also, it loses the mechanical support of the original design (with two layers of heatpipes extending towards its end, preventing the cooler sagging).
Looking forward to seeing their results!
