Author Topic: Cooling CPUs (Read 398 times)

AKDejaVu · « **on:** December 03, 2002, 07:24:22 PM »

One of the things I expect to see in the next 5 years is liquid cooling built into CPUs. I know this technology has already been proven and simply needs to find enough of a need to merit the additional packaging costs. This can be combined with a system similar to Intel's organic packaging system (all packaging as thin as a dime) to keep things quite cool.

I've also heard of diodes being used to transfer heat away from the processor similar to the cooling system used in 12vdc fridges/warmers used in automobiles.

I'm waiting for some new technologies to take hold. I eagerly await for what the next 5 years will bring to the CPU/Computer market.

AKDejaVu

Vipermann · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2002, 05:55:05 PM »

You can already buy a Koolance equipped case with computer from Tiger Direct.

Also you should take a look at what modders are doing with peltiers, pretty cool (except for the condensation).

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2002, 06:20:55 PM »

Peltiers are simply diodes. But its still an excellent idea. The only real downside is that you need to have something present to cool the hot side of the diode.

When I talk about water coold from Intel, I'm not talking about running water coold sincs on top of the chip... I'm talking about running water through the chip itself.

AKDejaVu

Animal · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2002, 06:32:00 PM »

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Originally posted by AKDejaVu

When I talk about water coold from Intel, I'm not talking about running water coold sincs on top of the chip... I'm talking about running water through the chip itself.

AKDejaVu

That would be so, so sweet.
I guess some other liquid would have to be used though.

AKDejaVu · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2002, 06:38:21 PM »

Actually, from what I've heard, they'll have to use water unless they can find something compatable with the pumping system they are planning on using.

AKDejaVu

Vipermann · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2002, 09:40:22 PM »

running water inside the chip itself is interesting. I wonder if another fluid might work better. I've read arcticles where a non-conductive fluid from Dupont was used and the entire motherboard was submerged in it and the fluid temp brought to several degrees below freezing. Something non-conductive would be excellent.

BNM · « **Reply #6 on:** December 05, 2002, 02:43:45 AM »

They could use embalming fluid. That way when the computer dies it will be ready to bury.