Thread: A heatsink case for small PC (like a power amp style)

I had that same idea. I have been having a heck of a time finding one though. I am using one of the ITX boards, so I only need about 7x7x2. I finally got the idea to call one of my local car audio shops, and I can get one from them. You could also go with a diecast aluminum box, but they are hard to find much larger than the size I mentioned. They run you around $40 for one with 4mm walls and mounting flanges.

Also, one thing to consider is ease of use. I think that the ampe heat sinks, with the open ended designs would be good because you could use plastic or plexy ends without having too much of an impact on heat, and they are much easier to cut than metal. Depending on the size of the box, you may want to cut out the rear faceplate for all your ports, or just have a hole where all the cords can come into the box and plug into the motherboard.

If you do find a good source for the amp heatsinks, post it up.

Oh....I just found something

http://www.rose-bopla.com/PMX/RSBPCa...c?OpenDocument

The 7.72x4.17 would be plenty big for an ITX system. Wonder what the price is?

I assume part of the goal here is to eliminate noisy case fans and such as well as make it look good, fit in visually with amps, etc.

In order for a heatsink-case to be effective, you'll have to thermally interface it with everything inside that generates heat. That probably means some kind of heat-conducting metal shim between the processor and the case, hard drive and case, etc. Having heat go from processor to air to heatsink-case to air would be very inefficient and probably inadequate for most processors.

Might be tricky to do, but it's a great idea...

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not sure bout ur mothaboards.... but getting the cpu 2 touch the case mite not be toooo goood. ur gunna need one whopping great big block of alumininum to do that.

jst had look nw, it would have to be at least 2" thick to clear connections (if trring to mount to flat surface) thats without any cards in slot