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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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#5146807 Posted on: 08/25/2015 01:45 AM
From ads, it seems quite attractive that small size but great performance. However, they seems to ignore the pain/pay over there, found on the comments page that "When the cooling demand is greater, the Variable Assist Cooling activates a thermoelectric module that uses 15W or 60W depending on the CPU load/temp."
The power consumption for this cooler is kind of crazy, I would rather keep using my DH14.
That is pretty nuts but if it works as well as a closed loop water cooler at that size (which I highly doubt) it'd have its place in the market even if it takes an insane 60W. If it cooled well and wasn't set to a stupid price that ends up being over $200 here I'd consider buying one for my next rig.
I'm using the same Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme which I bought in 2010 based on a Guru3D review and I get temps of 27-60C with this thing OC'd. And that's at low sound volumes (whereas on my first gen i7 rig it had to be loud as a jet to cool the OC). Thanks Hilbert for the review and thanks Intel for keeping your mounting form the same.
From ads, it seems quite attractive that small size but great performance. However, they seems to ignore the pain/pay over there, found on the comments page that "When the cooling demand is greater, the Variable Assist Cooling activates a thermoelectric module that uses 15W or 60W depending on the CPU load/temp."
The power consumption for this cooler is kind of crazy, I would rather keep using my DH14.
That is pretty nuts but if it works as well as a closed loop water cooler at that size (which I highly doubt) it'd have its place in the market even if it takes an insane 60W. If it cooled well and wasn't set to a stupid price that ends up being over $200 here I'd consider buying one for my next rig.
I'm using the same Zalman CNPS 10X Extreme which I bought in 2010 based on a Guru3D review and I get temps of 27-60C with this thing OC'd. And that's at low sound volumes (whereas on my first gen i7 rig it had to be loud as a jet to cool the OC). Thanks Hilbert for the review and thanks Intel for keeping your mounting form the same.
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#5147059 Posted on: 08/25/2015 02:07 PM
It's funny because even if it does have a peltier cooler, at that size it would be better off not having one. Peltier coolers are very inefficient, so it'd just end up generating extra heat that would need to be dissipated. If it isn't a tec, they haven't done anything special here.
It's funny because even if it does have a peltier cooler, at that size it would be better off not having one. Peltier coolers are very inefficient, so it'd just end up generating extra heat that would need to be dissipated. If it isn't a tec, they haven't done anything special here.
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#5147236 Posted on: 08/25/2015 08:06 PM
Lolfail!
Up there with the 'Revolutionary' Liquid Metal Cooler from Danamics. Remember the Danamics LM10/LMX, yep lolfail!!
Lolfail!
Up there with the 'Revolutionary' Liquid Metal Cooler from Danamics. Remember the Danamics LM10/LMX, yep lolfail!!
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From ads, it seems quite attractive that small size but great performance. However, they seems to ignore the pain/pay over there, found on the comments page that "When the cooling demand is greater, the Variable Assist Cooling activates a thermoelectric module that uses 15W or 60W depending on the CPU load/temp."
The power consumption for this cooler is kind of crazy, I would rather keep using my DH14.