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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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#5146543 Posted on: 08/24/2015 04:45 PM
like the idea looking forward to seeing how this develops, maybe even gpu cooling
like the idea looking forward to seeing how this develops, maybe even gpu cooling
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#5146544 Posted on: 08/24/2015 04:45 PM
Despite the excessive 'babble', a Peltier cooling unit is involved.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric-cooling
ETA: Ninja'd multiple times.
Despite the excessive 'babble', a Peltier cooling unit is involved.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric-cooling
ETA: Ninja'd multiple times.
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#5146561 Posted on: 08/24/2015 05:31 PM
If this thing functions like a refrigerator, where is the drip pan?
If this thing functions like a refrigerator, where is the drip pan?
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#5146568 Posted on: 08/24/2015 06:04 PM
I have a
I have a
Peltier unit, one side gets so hot it needs a heatsink, the other so cold ice forms on it after a minute or so
Don't understand how this will benefit a heatsink, chances are the heat and the freezing temps from the peltier will cancel each other out, and ice will not be great for the PC either
Don't understand how this will benefit a heatsink, chances are the heat and the freezing temps from the peltier will cancel each other out, and ice will not be great for the PC either
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Well, notice that the "diagram" shows cold air being pulled in, not that it cools the air as it is pulled in. If I had to guess, I'd say that both fin/heatpipe sections are atop the peltier, both hot.
I could be wrong though, of course.
Addendum: Looking closely at the "diagram" again, it looks liek you are correct. It appears that the intake side heatpipes are indeed above the output side, in a section large enough to enclose a peltier.
That would suggest that the intake side is the heated side, while the output is the cooled side, which makes no sense.
Yeah, looking at this thing makes zero sense, actually, unless the diagram is purposely misleading and nebulous to discourage people from trying to figure it out or copy it.