need idead for shroud

[guppie]

I've seen people mentioning the use of a shroud/skirt or whatever. I'd also like to give it a try as it sounds like a good idea to keep the airflow directly on the HS. My Fan is blowing directly on the HS if it makes a difference. Is cardboard safe? What about electical tape or duct tape? I know that HSF gets kinda hot, but the fins aren't nearly as hot as the CPU die... I just don't want to start a fire in my case! That would totally suck.

Oh yeah, thanks to all you guys who have helped me with this system. Its running rock solid at 1.35GHz (9 x 150) with the case cover on and Radio Shack paste! Temps stay sub 48C even after playing Q3 online for 2 hours...

[Rob Cork]

Cardboard and duck tape are commonly used, I think you'd be fine with them. They're easier to work with than sheet metal :)

I don't know at what air temperature cardboard/paper spontaneously iginites, but I'm sure it's a lot hotter than your heatsink ever gets.

[YMAN]

Ya, Cardboard will be enough
However I'd go for the metal (mainly for the looks)
It might take longer but its worth it.

[train22]

metal is heavy too, not what I like.

But metal could be beter as to not moving around, it will be easier to hold and will not flap if ducktape loses. (wouldn't use any ducks)

[Crazy Jayhawk]

Electrical tape would look pretty slick if done properly. Plus, it sticks to just about anything.

[dimmreaper]

Beer cans and aluminum duct tape . . . . .

[joshiieeii]

MMMMmmmmm........ BEeeeeerrr........ hAYGHG.....:D

[Crazy Jayhawk]

Originally posted by dimmreaper
Beer cans and aluminum duct tape . . . . . What about duct-taping a cold can of beer to the heatsink? :D