The idea behind the Silent Tower CL-P0024 is that cool air, either naturally or by aid of a fan, will cool the copper fins which in turn will cool the heatpipes. The cooled heatpipes will keep the copper base plate cool. The block of fins are raised above the copper base plate by almost 2 inches. This configuration is intended to keep the heat emanating off the processor and away from the copper fins.



Link: MTB