On 9/10/05, Isaac Gravestock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Are we looking for something to cover the whole board and have blocks
> for the xilinx and the lattice? Or individual BGA style heatsinks for
> the chips?

We were hoping for one rectangular one to cover both chips at the same time.

> 
> Either way I think it would be best if the heatsinks were push pin
> mounted, with holes in the standard positions allowing for the user to
> upgrade as necessary. If the holes are in the usual positions then
> endusers can use any available VGA cooler. I think aavid's range may be
> suitable if you want to put a  heatsink covering the 3S4000 and the
> XP10. They are available with or without fans.

I would prefer something like this--upgradable and standard.

> 
> http://www.aavidthermalloy.com/products/bga/bga_new.shtml
> 
> A selection of which are available from Mouser:
> http://www.mouser.com/index.cfm?&handler=data.listcategory&D=*push*%2b*pin*&Ne=101&terms=push+pin&Ntt=*push*%2b*pin*&Dk=1&Ns=SField&N=53205&crc=false
> 
> 
> I think getting ready-made rectangular heatsink in the dimensions we
> need is going to be more difficult. Perhaps we can get in contact with a
> company that supplies other graphics card makers with their reference
> designs/stock coolers.  eg Thermaltake:
> http://www.thermaltake.com/coolers/vgaoem/menu.htm

The dimentions I gave are not exact requirements.  Just sorta
guidelines to get close to.  There are maxima and minima, which can be
computed by considering PCI specs and the sizes of the two chips plus
routing room between them.

If some people were to get the specs on the chips, we could then come
up with some ranges that others could use in their search for what's
necessary.

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