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    CPU Heat Sink

    Here is a heat sink from a computer that was recently parted out. I assume the base is aluminum since it is non-magnetic (and looks like cast aluminum). Is there anything magical about these? Aluminum base with bright copper fins, right? Simply drill out to separate?











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    How about now?

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    Just snap the copper fins off throw it to the ground real hard and the copper center core of the base will pop out. The outer edge is alluminnum.

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    just for a double check, take a file to the fins. a lot of them are colored aluminum.
    i always ck. just my 2. have a great day! BroJer

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