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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.
Using highly reliable solid-state technology, the HEX 1.0 CPU Cooler meets or exceeds the thermal performance of closed-loop water coolers but without the concerns associated with water in the system.
"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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#5146469 Posted on: 08/24/2015 01:23 PM
My Noctua NH-U14S also exhausts directly out of my Case, because i have it mounted in Horizontal position.
I like my closed loop cooler because it takes the heat straight out of the case. I happen to have a silent type case with insulation material.
My Noctua NH-U14S also exhausts directly out of my Case, because i have it mounted in Horizontal position.
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#5146493 Posted on: 08/24/2015 02:31 PM
I'll wait for the reviews. If this "thing" ever gets that far.
I'll wait for the reviews. If this "thing" ever gets that far.
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#5146494 Posted on: 08/24/2015 02:42 PM
Like others have said, I'm betting this is some kind of peltier device that has active voltage control that attempts to keep the cold side warm enough to not cause condensation. Ive thought about the same thing on numerous occasions, that is, using a peltier not to freeze the damn cpu, but just move a tad more heat a tad more quickly to the radiators (or water block, as the case may be for some folk.)
Like others have said, I'm betting this is some kind of peltier device that has active voltage control that attempts to keep the cold side warm enough to not cause condensation. Ive thought about the same thing on numerous occasions, that is, using a peltier not to freeze the damn cpu, but just move a tad more heat a tad more quickly to the radiators (or water block, as the case may be for some folk.)
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#5146530 Posted on: 08/24/2015 04:09 PM
I'm not convinced that sandwiching a peltier between two set of heatpipes would even work as intended.
The heatpipes have to have some heat source to "pump" the heat to the cooling fins.
If you cool the one set of pipes to right above ambient, I would think that it would affect the efficiency in a negative way.
And you would also effectively only have a single tower design instead of a dual tower design. All you would really be doing in that case is transferring the heat that would be removed by the primary tower to the secondary tower and adding in extra heat from the peltier.
Maybe this is some different design.
Like others have said, I'm betting this is some kind of peltier device that has active voltage control that attempts to keep the cold side warm enough to not cause condensation. Ive thought about the same thing on numerous occasions, that is, using a peltier not to freeze the damn cpu, but just move a tad more heat a tad more quickly to the radiators (or water block, as the case may be for some folk.)
I'm not convinced that sandwiching a peltier between two set of heatpipes would even work as intended.
The heatpipes have to have some heat source to "pump" the heat to the cooling fins.
If you cool the one set of pipes to right above ambient, I would think that it would affect the efficiency in a negative way.
And you would also effectively only have a single tower design instead of a dual tower design. All you would really be doing in that case is transferring the heat that would be removed by the primary tower to the secondary tower and adding in extra heat from the peltier.
Maybe this is some different design.
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I like my closed loop cooler because it takes the heat straight out of the case. I happen to have a silent type case with insulation material.