Is there any performance differences between the Satin and Polished? Does one disperse heat more?

Thanks for the help.

 

There may be a difference in heat dispersion, but it would be so small it wouldn't matter.

 

entirely cosmetic difference. the polished looks really nice IMHO.

 

polished

 

Just like backagain said . . . "satin and polished" are merely terms to describe its sheen (reflectivity). For a good example, look around your home. Walls are typically a flat or satin finish; whereas, the trim areas are a semi-gloss (polish). There's no governing rules as to levels of gloss / mirror / polish, so don't assume that a manufacturer advertising "polished finish" is a true polish finish. Look at a real pic of the item.

In this case, the polished housing looks as good as mirror finish (high polish), so that's good . . . .

 

Polishing does have a measurement (RMS I think), but I can't remember what it stands for.

Polishing may actually hurt heat dispersion a very minute amount because rougher finishes (under a microscope) have more material with peaks and valleys. Think of how an amplifier disperses heat with fins. Just a theory, but I think it would be such a little difference it wouldn't matter.