Phononic HEX 1.0 is a solid-state CPU Cooler
Phononicoffers cooling and heating with SilverCore solid-state technology, introduces a new and innovative, high-performance solid-state CPU Cooler. The Phononic model HEX 1.0 is the first in a series of CPU coolers and is now available for pre-order via the company's Indiegogo campaign.
Unlike traditional heatsink/fan CPU coolers that continue to grow in size, the HEX 1.0 is built to meet today's high-performance computing needs in a much smaller form factor, which allows consumers to utilize enclosures ranging from mini-ITX to full size EATX towers. The Phononic CPU Cooler comes equipped with a dedicated control board that provides Variable Assist Cooling (VAC). Users can maximize thermal performance while minimizing the power and fan noise associated with increasing CPU load conditions. VAC combines a state-of-the-art Phononic heat pump with electronic control hardware and firmware that allows the CPU Cooler to respond to the changing load and ambient conditions.
"Our HEX 1.0 CPU Cooler packs more cooling performance for a given size than any other CPU cooler on the market," explained Ted Donnelly, director of Phononic's IT Cooling business. "With the addition of our Variable Assist Cooling (VAC), users can maximize the performance of their system, while at the same time managing the fan noise associated with higher load conditions."
The Phononic CPU Cooler technical specs include:
- Fan heatsink with integrated Phononic solid-state heat pump
- Integrated 80mm fan with fully enclosed blades
- Compatible with the latest high-performance Intel processors
- Tested to TDP levels greater than 175 W
- Dimensions: 4.3" x 3.5" x 3.5" (H x W x D)
"At the heart of every computer is a CPU whose performance is dictated by the chip design, the clock speed and processor cache. As users push the limits of their high-performance systems, they create thermal loads that require a reliable CPU cooling solution to deliver the necessary performance," said Michael Bruno, vice president and general manager of Phononic's Electronics Cooling business. "With the innovative use of our proprietary SilverCore solid-state technology, we're disrupting the high-performance CPU cooling market by offering a solution that will not only meet performance needs but provide an option for safer, smaller, more durable processor cooling."
The Phononic CPU Cooler is available for pre-order from Indiegogo with special perks for early adopters, including an opportunity to participate as an extension of the Phononic engineering development team, a chance to win a trip to Phononic's headquarters to participate in the final product launch, discounted prices and more. Check out all pre-order options on this page.
The Phononic CPU Cooler will be available for delivery in November 2015.
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The cooling performance isn't record breaking if compared to closed-loop water coolers, which are far bigger and require mounting the heatsink somewhere in your case.
The overall concept seems sound though, actively cooling the CPU using thermoelectrics instead of just dissipating heat like every other cooler might work out quite decently.
If this thing gets funded, we might see proper reviews at some point, and I for one am eager to see them properly tested. Who doesn't want a smaller cooler with better performance!
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Pre order, funny guys. Let's see some reviews and comparisons first. And let them make a big version, as big as the biggest coolers and then see what kind of performance it has.
And does their heat pump need power or only the fan?
And I was disappointed that it uses a fan as it said solid state, so I thought it was a solid cooler, but I suppose the fan shuts down when idle hence the state behind solid.
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I thought it was an SSD Cooler, like WTF?

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The cooling performance isn't record breaking if compared to closed-loop water coolers, which are far bigger and require mounting the heatsink somewhere in your case.
The overall concept seems sound though, actively cooling the CPU using thermoelectrics instead of just dissipating heat like every other cooler might work out quite decently.
If this thing gets funded, we might see proper reviews at some point, and I for one am eager to see them properly tested. Who doesn't want a smaller cooler with better performance!
We've seen Peltier effect coolers before, and they were never impressive. I'm not overly optimistic about this. I just find it incredibly lame that they would target an audience that obviously know a lot about their hobby, but then they use buzzwords as if they're advertising to laymen.
Who wants to buy some solid state air? I have it patented.
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I don't get why anybody should get that thing, besides keeping to a certain height limit inside the case (I would say buy a new case then).