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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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#5146375 Posted on: 08/24/2015 09:21 AM
hmm after reading this, i still don't get it why this thing should be good at all.
what is a "Phononic solid-state heat pump" ?
if they could explain this "thing" a bit more in detail, how it works and so on, well - i may consider this cooler.
all i see i buzzword sauce.
and i wont track down the info on the internet. do your commercial right, or don't make a commercial at all.
hmm after reading this, i still don't get it why this thing should be good at all.
what is a "Phononic solid-state heat pump" ?
if they could explain this "thing" a bit more in detail, how it works and so on, well - i may consider this cooler.
all i see i buzzword sauce.
and i wont track down the info on the internet. do your commercial right, or don't make a commercial at all.
Ven0m
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#5146379 Posted on: 08/24/2015 09:28 AM
hmm after reading this, i still don't get it why this thing should be good at all.
what is a "Phononic solid-state heat pump" ?
if they could explain this "thing" a bit more in detail, how it works and so on, well - i may consider this cooler.
all i see i buzzword sauce.
and i wont track down the info on the internet. do your commercial right, or don't make a commercial at all.
Exactly!
"solid-state heat pump" means "a metal rod"
hmm after reading this, i still don't get it why this thing should be good at all.
what is a "Phononic solid-state heat pump" ?
if they could explain this "thing" a bit more in detail, how it works and so on, well - i may consider this cooler.
all i see i buzzword sauce.
and i wont track down the info on the internet. do your commercial right, or don't make a commercial at all.
Exactly!
"solid-state heat pump" means "a metal rod"
umeng2002
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#5146382 Posted on: 08/24/2015 09:32 AM
It's a buzzword since they have a patent. It's probably just some Peltier cooler that more efficient or some thing like that.
It's a buzzword since they have a patent. It's probably just some Peltier cooler that more efficient or some thing like that.
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#5146393 Posted on: 08/24/2015 10:45 AM
They're setting an MSRP of $140? Unless that thing cools with the fury of Poseidon they're coo coo for coco puffs. That ends up being about $208 here, that's how much higher end closed loop AIW water coolers cost. They need to spew out less hilarious buzzwords and give more actual information.
They're setting an MSRP of $140? Unless that thing cools with the fury of Poseidon they're coo coo for coco puffs. That ends up being about $208 here, that's how much higher end closed loop AIW water coolers cost. They need to spew out less hilarious buzzwords and give more actual information.
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That diagram made me laugh so hard.