DeepCool Gives Air CPU Coolers the Smarts with the Digital Series

[btarunr]

With the latest crop of AIO liquid coolers getting some smarts such as displays on the pump-block that put out real-time monitoring information, DeepCool figured why not extend this to air coolers? The new Digital series air CPU coolers by DeepCool come with LCD displays that put out real-time monitoring information such as CPU temperature (as measured at the base-plate), and fan speed.

These are essentially upgrades to the company's aluminium fin tower-type CPU coolers with top-plates that have the display and some electronics, instead of what should normally be a die-cast aluminium plate with some optional lighting. Shown at CES were at least four models with a single fin-stack (type-U) design of various sizes, and one dual fin-stack (type-D) design. All of these have a glossy piano-black acrylic top-plate that's framed by an ARGB diffuser. The LCD segment display is somewhere toward the center. The electronics work independently, but you'll need a 4-pin PWM connection for the fan(s), which also power the electronics; and 3-pin ARGB for the lighting.



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[PenguinBelly]

I think this is a cool concept that might actually take off. DeepCool is onto something here.

But it needs some help from Intel and AMD. If they keep making their CPUs hotter and hotter, people will lean more towards AIOs.

 

[Gmr_Chick]

I think this is a cool concept that might actually take off. DeepCool is onto something here.

But it needs some help from Intel and AMD. If they keep making their CPUs hotter and hotter, people will lean more towards AIOs.

Agreed! I think DeepCool is definitely on to something with these coolers.

 

[ymdhis]

Oh boy, just imagine if this becomes the new standard just like rgb and tempered glass did. We'd end up with all heatsinks coming with their own screen as well as cases having a mini tablet as the side and front panels. And with a touch screen.

 

[Udyr]

This is a nice gimmicky concept for anyone that wants to put their PC on display without tossing in silly money on an unnecessary AIO with a screen, but I fear this will only increase the price of a decent budget cooler to a $15-20 extra just for the flashy numbers.