How to make a RADIATOR?

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woox
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How to make a RADIATOR?

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I want to work on a 360 watercooled laptop, I just cant find a decesent sized radiator for it. I looked at bens work log and he seem to have made one himself, can anyone give me guidelines on how to make one?
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Copper tubing and aluminum fins with holes drilled in it for the copper to fit through .........

Or buy this. http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/blicemira.html
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Taht thing is awesome! I am so using that.
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Look for car heater cores on eBay or at a junkyard. cut it up.
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Cast iron radiators:
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Aluminium Radiator
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Post by vskid »

I just found this guide on Instructables, thought it might be helpful.

EDIT: I can't get the link to work on the text. :? Just copy and paste.

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http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-removable-laptop-water-cooler!-And-other-co/
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