How to choose the material of radiator tube?
1. The function of radiator tube
The radiator tube is one of the important components that dissipates the generated heat to the radiator through conduction. Its main function is to conduct the generated heat from the radiator through thermal energy and cool it by the fan to maintain temperature stability. When choosing a heat pipe, you should choose it according to the power of the device and the size of the radiator.
2. The difference between radiator tubes, copper tubes and aluminum tubes
The difference between radiator tubes copper tubes and aluminum tubes lies mainly in their materials and properties. Copper pipes are made of copper, while aluminum pipes are made of aluminum. Compared with aluminum tubes, copper tubes have better thermal conductivity, are corrosion-resistant, have high strength, are easy to process, and are relatively expensive. Aluminum tubes are relatively light and slightly less strong, but relatively cheap.
Since copper tubes have very good thermal conductivity, using copper tubes in radiators allows heat to be transferred to the radiator faster. At the same time, due to its strong corrosion resistance, the radiator lasts longer. Generally speaking, high-end radiators use copper tubes, while mid- to low-end radiators or ultra-thin notebook radiators use aluminum tubes.
3. Things to note when choosing copper and aluminum radiator tubes
1）. How to choose the material of the radiator pipe should be selected according to actual needs. If the heat dissipation effect is relatively high, or overclocking and other operations are required, it is recommended to choose a radiator made of copper tubes; for general use, you can choose a radiator made of aluminum tubes.
2）. Radiators made of copper tubes can provide better heat dissipation effects, but they are also more expensive. When choosing, you must consider based on actual needs.
3）. Aluminum tube radiators are relatively lightweight, relatively cheap, and suitable for ordinary users.