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Noctua and Forced Physics micro-channel cooling research
Overview
Noctua and the American company Forced Physics DCT have entered into a long-term research partnership to investigate JouleForce micro-channel technology for desktop PCs, workstations, and AI accelerators.
The collaboration aims to utilize a dense matrix of thousands of micro-channels to increase contact surface area and prevent insulating layers of hot air. This approach seeks to achieve high-performance cooling using only air, potentially eliminating the need for liquid cooling systems, pumps, or hoses. Later reports specify a target of managing up to 2,000 watts of heat, a significant increase over current high-end consumer air coolers.
A primary technical hurdle remains the extremely high static pressure required to overcome resistance within the micro-channels. Current industrial versions of the technology rely on loud, bulky blowers or vacuum pumps that are unsuitable for quiet consumer environments. Research will focus on reducing required pressure or developing compact, quiet components capable of generating necessary airflow while ensuring proper sealing.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sourcesNoctua and Forced Physics partner on 2,000W air-cooling research
Noctua and Forced Physics DCT are researching JouleForce microchannel technology to enable air cooling for up to 2,000W components without liquid cooling.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesNoctua and Forced Physics partner on micro-channel PC cooling research
Noctua and Forced Physics DCT are partnering to research JouleForce micro-channel technology, aiming to bring high-efficiency air cooling to PCs without the need for liquid cooling systems.
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aphnetworks.com · blogspan.net · bug.hr · gigamaus.de · hardware-helden.de · hardwarecooking.fr · hardwareinside.de · overclocking.com · pc.watch.impress.co.jp · tbreak.com · teknoblog.com · tomshw.it