RC-Monster Forums - View Single Post - Chassis thoughts... vertical, or horizontal batts

BrianG · 12.09.2006, 12:22 AM

Generally, the thicker the plate for a heatsink the better (to a point). You need thermal mass to pull the heat away, then fins to dissipate it. I would use 1/8" thick aluminum, but maybe not so long/wide. Using the chassis as a secondary heatsink is always a good idea, but I don't like to count on it.

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BrianG RC-Monster Admin Offline Posts: 14,609 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Des Moines, IA	12.09.2006, 12:22 AM Generally, the thicker the plate for a heatsink the better (to a point). You need thermal mass to pull the heat away, then fins to dissipate it. I would use 1/8" thick aluminum, but maybe not so long/wide. Using the chassis as a secondary heatsink is always a good idea, but I don't like to count on it.