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wasabisashimi · 10-23-2009, 01:25 PM

I think aluminum is a better conductor of heat, so it dissipates heat to the surface and that allows air cool. Steel traps heat i guess.

Gonna take a look at some brand name cheap cases, like antec..etc

10-23-2009, 01:25 PM	#3
wasabisashimi I contribute to threads in the offtopic forum Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: surrey Posts: 2,526 Thanked 149 Times in 90 Posts Failed 132 Times in 38 Posts	I think aluminum is a better conductor of heat, so it dissipates heat to the surface and that allows air cool. Steel traps heat i guess. Gonna take a look at some brand name cheap cases, like antec..etc __________________ my feedback Click here to visit my feedback