Sunday, August 23rd 2015
Phononic solid-state CPU Cooler Gives Big Cooling Performance in a Small Package
Phononic, the company revolutionizing 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:
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.
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.
"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)
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.
26 Comments on Phononic solid-state CPU Cooler Gives Big Cooling Performance in a Small Package
"Integrated 80mm fan with fully enclosed blades"
o_O
Max Static Pressure: 9.955 mm H2O
Xigmatek Dark Knight Night Hawk with 4.1 H20
Oh, it's a peltier. I get it now.
I dont understand why they need to do this, why not just have all the heatpipes active at all times. Its not saving on electricity......
www.v3components.com/new/voltair.html
From the vague info available it's a peltier/heatpipe hybrid cooler. Which has already been proven to be a failure in comparison to standard heatpipe design.
While the idea sounds nice, the practical implementation isn’t. To power hungry, still bound to fans, possible condensation, …
I still remember the Cooler Master V10 “monster” and how big of a fail that thing was.
On a more serious note ... do you get free earplugs with the cooler? Seeing as it's rated at 48.6 dB-A.
And then wrote a TON of words about it.
Claiming 6W power draw? TEC's are in the high range of 15% efficiency, so I'm doubting the math there.
- Take an existing idea/design/product
- Repackage it
- Add a lot of fancy words
- ???
- $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
As for the Phononic cooler... I'm also very very skeptical.
- It'll draw some serious wattage to be effective (I'm estimating upwards of 100W)
- A failed TEC can cause significant damage... it acts as an insulator when it doesn't have power or fails.
Picture from the Indegogo page link:There have been attempts at air coolers that implement TEC technology in the past. Specifically, this one 92mm low profile cooler that I just can't seem to find. So this ain't anything new, and ain't worth my money either.