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DIY CPU Thermal Grease, Using Diamond Dust

Posted by timothy on from the honey-about-the-ring-you-used-to-have dept.

tygerstripes writes "The dysfunctor has spotted an impressive project over on InventGeek.com; an innovative chap has developed his own thermal compound for improved CPU cooling, using diamond dust — the best available material for thermal conduction — as the key ingredient. In spite of the quick-&-dirty DIY nature of the project, the gains in cooling performance are remarkable, especially considering the material cost was only $33. Given the price many enthusiasts will pay for a top-end cooler, it's easy to imagine this product coming to market quite soon."

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  1. Finally by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...a practical use for your wife's jewelry!

    1. Re:Finally by JCSoRocks · · Score: 4, Funny

      Even more so if she's your ex-wife.

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  2. *shrug* by i_ate_god · · Score: 4, Funny

    I feel super cool with angel dust, I don't think I'll switch.

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  3. Where did I put that? by gEvil+(beta) · · Score: 4, Funny

    Ahh yes, my diamond dust. Now where did I put that? I'm pretty sure I keep it with my scrap gold somewhere....

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  4. Re:Diamond dust is cheap? by Shakrai · · Score: 5, Funny

    Wow, I've been on /. for many years now and haven't gotten one of these trolls directed at me until just now. I wonder if it will show up on my achievements page?

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  5. Does this change the old adage? by Totenglocke · · Score: 5, Funny

    Are diamonds now a nerd's best friend?

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