Tbird "C" and copper core question...

[Guest]

Are ALL retail boxes of the C version Tbirds going to have the copper core?

 

[lrmv]

Does it matter?

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[Guest]

Yes, I've heard that the copper cores MAY be able to disperse heat a LITTLE better.

 

[spud]

Um the copper thing its a code name processors are made of silicon not copper .

Spud

Igits

 

[Guest]

no it isn't. Cpu's up to this point have use aluminum but are starting to use copper since it is a better conductor. As for it dispersing heat better I don't know if that is for the transfer for heat to the hsf or if it is used just because they can reach higher clocks easier.

 

[HolyGrenade]

The aluminium/copper is etched onto the silicon wafers. Yes, they can also reach higher clockspeeds.


"2 is not equal to 3, not even for large values of 2"

 

[Guest]

It stands to reason that the interconnects of the cpu would help the cooling processs but realistically there would be no cooling advantage. (it would be a negligable advantage .0001C or something)

 

[HolyGrenade]

It actually does, as the resistance increase at higher temperatures is much lower in copper than in aluminium.