Bending Up Your Sinks

OK her's where you can really make some changes. After you remove the old crappy compound from the bottom of the sink, You can carefully bend the fins to increase the air space between them. This will increase the air flow and provide more air around the fins to dispense heat into.

You'll want to use a long piece of metal such as flat head screwdriver, or steel bracket. start on the far end and bend the fin outwards to at least a 45 degree angle. Then bend the next fin until its at a slightly less angle 42 degrees give or take, depending on the sink.

DO NOT bend the sinks base, or you will ruin it.
(For most sinks this will not be a problem)

A picture is worth a thousand words.And here is another sink with the fins bent out in both directions.

After you have all the fins spread out, simply reapply your Arctic Silver Compound and carefully place the chip back on to the board.