The Heatpipe Mod on XPPort-II (4/11)
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The heatsink bases were assembled on both sides using the bolts, rubber standoffs, and nuts that are provided with the heatpipe cooler package. You'll notice the groove that is present on the heatsink base. This is where the heatpipe is supposed to make a clean contact with, in order for it to transfer heat between the heatsinks properly.
The heatpipe was now inserted on the heatsink bases. For efficient heat transfer, thermal paste was spread around the areas that got in contact with the heatpipe. One of the obstacles in installing the heatpipe was the capacitor that was sticking out at the top middle of the circuit. As you can see in the picture, the heatpipe narrowly avoids it and makes a safe round around the video card.