New SP-97 Sand-Blasted Version

[abhi63]

Hi,

Has anyone heard of this SP-97 Sand-Blasted Version? Is it better than the original?

http://www.thermalright.com/a_images/sp97/sp97_sb_pics.htm

Thanks.

[MAGIC]

anything sand blasted must be better, i guess. it probley just gives it a differnt finish

[dragonV8]

Not impressed with the bottom of the heatsink where it makes contact with the cpu.
Looks like it will run hot with that coarse finish.

[MAGIC]

no problem a nice 1500-2000 grit sand paper and wet sand it down, i did that with my whitewater and its like a mirror

[csimon]

this strikes curiosity for me ...I wonder if performance is affected?

[MAGIC]

i dont think they would do it if it didnt improve something, im half tempted to buy one just to see whats the deal.

[mmonnin]

I would wait for a review on it.

[Komete]

I think they just did it for looks. It may help the Arctic silver seep into the metal better but doubt it.

[Gargoyle]

Maybe the rough finish on the fins increases surface area? Not sure it'd make that big of a difference though.

[csimon]

I got one today ...I just ordered a regular sp-97 and got the sanded one!
I'll try it next tuesday and let you know what I think ...looks way cool though!