As you can see here this is no "copper base and aluminium head". No siree. Quad-heatpipe loveliness with a shine we haven't seen since Matt Lucas' head.
With the blocks off we find that everything that could have its head spread or sinked has been. No expense spared indeed.
The backplate and main power cooling/RAM assemblies are one-piece jobs which not only make our lives easier, but without any gaps it's much easier to ensure even heat build-up and dispersal. Surface area is king with heat.
Finally the naked board in all its cover-your-eyes-gorgeousness.
It seems strange to be talking about value-for-money with a card at this price-point, but the whole thing just oozes quality.
Finally a bit of a 'Haynes Manual' shot with the card nicely laid out.
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