"In this review Frostytech is testing out the OCZ Vendetta heatsink - a multi-CPU compatible lower noise high performance cooler with an interesting twist. Rather than hiding its three big copper heatpipes away, it puts them front and center and in direct contact with the processor itself. In other words, instead of soldering on a bulky copper base plate, the Vendetta heatsink takes advantage of the superior heat conducting capabilities of heat pipes to efficiently move heat from the processor to the cooling fins without any intermediary steps."
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