Does PAINT impact PERFORMANCE? // Painted vs Unpainted CPU Coolers (ft. Noctua NH-U9S Chromax)

Does a painted CPU Cooler impact thermal performance? It’s a question that’s been argued for generations... maybe. I’ve heard many people confidently argue either way with theories, but without concrete evidence in this use case (CPU coolers with a 60~100W heat source). Is this video the definitive answer to this question? YES, I mean NO! It’s an answer to add to the pool of information, like any other video on the internet. At least it’s something to point to (in addition to other related sources) when you hear someone arguing either way without any evidence. Components used in this video: Case - Thermaltake Core P3 CPU - Intel i7-6700K (, ) CPU Cooler - Noctua NH-U9S, and Chromax version Motherboard - ASRock Z270M Pro4 (mATX) PSU - be quiet! Dark Power Pro 11 (750W) GPU - EVGA GTX 1070 FTW (2000MHz) RAM - 2x 4GB Ripjaws 4 DDR4 (3000MHz) Fan Controller - NZXT Grid V3 TAGS: Does PAINT impact PERFORMANCE? // Painted vs Unpainted CPU Coolers (ft. Noctua NH-U9S Chromax),Painted vs unpaint