If one PC creates 20dB of noise and another makes 40dB, how louder is the second PC?
Also: what are humming, rattling and whining PC noises?
The Science of Keeping Your Chips Cool: Hot Chips, Cool Tricks
Every electronic device generates heat, and managing it is key to performance. This article explores the basics of heat and cooling science, how and why it is generated, and the methods we have developed to control it.
Nvidia's liquid-cooled AI racks promise 25x energy and 300x water efficiency
Direct-to-chip liquid cooling aims to set a new bar for data center sustainability
Startup wants to use lasers to cool chips in a weirdly precise way
Using a wonder material that cools down instead of heating up when fired with lasers
Holographic PC fans are here, and RGB may never look the same
The fans are now available for purchase at $45.99 each
Ice batteries are helping buildings beat the heat and save money
Cutting costs by shifting when energy is consumed
Modder keeps RTX 4090 and Core i9-13900K below 30C using an air conditioner
Who needs liquid cooling when you can plug your PC into an air con?
E6 unveils copper-diamond composite for next-gen thermal management
Cost will be a huge factor
Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs receive upgraded Laminar RH2 and RM2 stock coolers
Copper base plates improve heat transfer over old models
Thermaltake's latest CPU cooler sports ridiculous (but cool) curved screen functionality
2,400 x 1,080 AMOLED screen shows whatever users upload from their smartphones
Intel retires basic Laminar RS1 cooler, switches to RM1 for Pentium and Celeron CPUs
The replacement offers superior cooling capabilities
Ventiva unveils fanless cooling solution for ultra-thin 40W laptops
Patented tech uses ionized air instead of fans
Macs Fan Control adds support for Apple M3 and M4 chips
Macs Fan Control is a free app for managing fan speeds and monitoring temperatures on Apple laptops, letting you switch between presets to keep your Mac cool based on your activity.
Microsoft's new data center design dramatically decreases water usage
A closed-loop system recycles water between servers and chillers
Arctic's new 8,000 RPM case fans absolutely scream at full bore
Server-grade fans that move 220 CFM of air
Which of these materials is the best conductor of heat?
Most frequently used materials in the making of computer heatsinks... or not?
Next-gen synthetic diamond cooling tech for chips could secure CHIPS Act backing
Claims of 10-20°C GPU temp drops and 40% less energy use
What just happened? Akash Systems, an Oakland-based startup, has landed a preliminary deal with the US government for major funding under the CHIPS Act. The company, which is developing diamond-based cooling technology for semiconductors, has signed a non-binding memorandum with the Department of Commerce. If finalized, it would net Akash $18.2 million in direct funds and $50 million in federal and state tax credits.
New thermal material provides 72% better cooling than conventional paste
It reduces the need for power-hungry cooling pumps and fans
Why it matters: Data centers are hot, both figuratively and literally. As we feed more and more data and processing demands into these server farms, keeping them from overheating is becoming an increasingly expensive and energy-intensive challenge. But researchers at the University of Texas may have a cool solution – a new thermal interface material that can whisk heat away from processors better than the likes of Thermalright and Thermal Grizzly.
Fujitsu and Supermicro partner to build Arm-based, liquid-cooled AI data centers
A high-performance, energy-efficient platform
Noctua rolls out next-gen 140mm fans with improved performance, familiar brown styling
Backed by a six-year warranty
How to build a server in "100 easy steps": The growing pains of modern data centers
Configuring GPU data centers is proving to be a headache
Thermaltake says 71 existing coolers are ready for Intel Arrow Lake CPUs
The coolers also work with AMD AM5 socket CPUs
SpeedFan is a free tool for controlling all the fans in your PC
SpeedFan comes in handy for adjusting your system fan speeds based on internal temperatures, allowing you to improve cooling while reducing noise and power consumption.
This water-cooled mini PC sports a Core i9-13900H and an RTX 4060
Compact yet powerful, starting at $1,499
Resellers rebrand DeepCool as Shaking Tank to sidestep US sanctions
They're also blurring out the logos on products to hide any branding