News Heat Spreaders, The Myth

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    Are heatspreaders vital if we want good stable overclocking? The Modfathers (with the help of some nice Nexus Heatspreaders) finds out if they are a tool or just decoration:

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    "There is a lot of speculation as to whether or not the heatspreaders actually do anything. Are they merely a way for the manufacturer to put a shiny cover on an otherwise bland looking chip."

    Full article here
     
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