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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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#5146608 Posted on: 08/24/2015 07:08 PM
*Sees article title and is intrigued.*
*Reads article and wished they would actually explain their new fangled device.*
*Looks at diagram and is confused; followed by laughter."
Since you can buy a decent closed loop H20 Cooler for ~$50 these days I don't see much need for this bugger... at least not at that price.
*Sees article title and is intrigued.*
*Reads article and wished they would actually explain their new fangled device.*
*Looks at diagram and is confused; followed by laughter."
Since you can buy a decent closed loop H20 Cooler for ~$50 these days I don't see much need for this bugger... at least not at that price.
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#5146653 Posted on: 08/24/2015 08:41 PM
Cannot remember the company that tried this already. They had like three stages to the peltier unit and had a solution, dew point calculations, to prevent condensation buildup. This just appears to be revision 2.0.
EDIT: ChillTec produced the unit back in 2007 (monster of a unit and at msrp of $149).
CoolIT also put out a unit in 2007, but was an AIO setup.
Cannot remember the company that tried this already. They had like three stages to the peltier unit and had a solution, dew point calculations, to prevent condensation buildup. This just appears to be revision 2.0.
EDIT: ChillTec produced the unit back in 2007 (monster of a unit and at msrp of $149).
CoolIT also put out a unit in 2007, but was an AIO setup.
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#5146694 Posted on: 08/24/2015 09:44 PM
This thing appears to have a peltier unit between heatpipe layers. Perhaps they though that one part of the cooler will work well enough to go naturally, and the other should be boosted with a peltier module, so it doesn't need to move so much heat?
Another reason for good internal results, if we completely ignore any chance of bias, is that they used 4500RPM fan. That's a lot of speed and noise compared to the other setups shown on their IGG video, effectively making their silence claim fake.
Their linked.in profile has the most PR activity in the last month, and the oldest entry is around 1/2 year old.
phononic.com domain has been registered in 2011 and updated in February 2015
archive.org show some heat-related content dating from before 2015, boosting credibility, however if they slam some "2013 top 100 global cleantech" badges on their frontpage, $50k crowdfunding looks dodgy.
Also,
1. If they have working prototypes, they should send them to entities like Guru3D, expecting superb reviews and boatloads of money from early adopters.
2. If they haven't done that, it's a clear indication that either it doesn't work or hasn't been tested, meaning you shouldn't preorder it.
Thermoelectric aka peltier heat exchangers have been ineffective so far. Because of that, even in environments that are suspect to vibration, like car air conditioning, conventional refrigerators have been used. There's a "known trick" that might improve peltier efficiency - if you cut it in half and put the parts in near vacuum so close that the electricity flows, but far enough so heat doesn't, then you get superb efficiency... well theoretically, as such gap is near impossible to maintain because of flex related to heat-related extension and other mechanical stress.
This thing appears to have a peltier unit between heatpipe layers. Perhaps they though that one part of the cooler will work well enough to go naturally, and the other should be boosted with a peltier module, so it doesn't need to move so much heat?
Another reason for good internal results, if we completely ignore any chance of bias, is that they used 4500RPM fan. That's a lot of speed and noise compared to the other setups shown on their IGG video, effectively making their silence claim fake.
Their linked.in profile has the most PR activity in the last month, and the oldest entry is around 1/2 year old.
phononic.com domain has been registered in 2011 and updated in February 2015
archive.org show some heat-related content dating from before 2015, boosting credibility, however if they slam some "2013 top 100 global cleantech" badges on their frontpage, $50k crowdfunding looks dodgy.
Also,
1. If they have working prototypes, they should send them to entities like Guru3D, expecting superb reviews and boatloads of money from early adopters.
2. If they haven't done that, it's a clear indication that either it doesn't work or hasn't been tested, meaning you shouldn't preorder it.
Thermoelectric aka peltier heat exchangers have been ineffective so far. Because of that, even in environments that are suspect to vibration, like car air conditioning, conventional refrigerators have been used. There's a "known trick" that might improve peltier efficiency - if you cut it in half and put the parts in near vacuum so close that the electricity flows, but far enough so heat doesn't, then you get superb efficiency... well theoretically, as such gap is near impossible to maintain because of flex related to heat-related extension and other mechanical stress.
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#5146702 Posted on: 08/24/2015 09:50 PM
Just watched the video on indiegogo, what a complete waste of time
No pics, no glory.
Just watched the video on indiegogo, what a complete waste of time
No pics, no glory.
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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
The amount of heat exchange depends on the power supplied to the peltier.
Less power, less exchange, less extreme temperatures.