Thermaltake merge chassis and fridge technology…chilly

[HEXUS]

Take one fridge, one chassis and a couple of bits of copper and it all becomes something a bit special.

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[ivybat]

Did they say anything about a problem with water condensation within the chassis due to the extreme variation in temperature?

[greenalien]

I showed this to my boss - he said 'why not just put the whole computer in a fridge...'

[Azza]

Any temps guys or are they too embarised to say any?



What gfx card is that aswell? Looks like a 7950GX2...?

[maverik-sg1]

I dont think the unit is capable of cooling a CPU much below ambient, so condensation should not be an issue.

Nice idea - needs more attention to detail to be a retail unit.

I will watch it's progress with great interest.

Mav

[MD]

The CPU was running at 28 degrees - it was a VERY hot room at the back of the booth.

I havent detailed this in the article as i still need to go back and get machine specifications if its still here.

Matt

[Azza]

Find out how they are planning to take that CPU block off to change the CPU etc MD while your at it please.

[MD]

thats the logistical nightmare they are having with the system

[Azza]

thats the logistical nightmare they are having with the system

I would call it more than a nightmare. Seen as the user would have to vacuum the system and then repressurize it with r134a gas themselves.

[Lord Midas]

And if it sounded like a fridge then that would be too noisey for my liking.
Still, a clever idea and one to keep an eye on. I'm actually surprised no one thried this earlier.

[Azza]

And if it sounded like a fridge then that would be too noisey for my liking.
Still, a clever idea and one to keep an eye on. I'm actually surprised no one thried this earlier.

What do you mean?

You mean phase change units built into cases or phase change units in general...? As the latter have been around for ages.

[dangel]

I showed this to my boss - he said 'why not just put the whole computer in a fridge...'

What and take out the beer? Typical management thinking that.

This is interesting but they need flexible hose to fit ANY motherboard. I would consider replacing my watercooling with something like this if:

a: it does a gpu too
b: it's quiet - i'm guessing this will have lots of compressor noise aka a fridge?

[Azza]

What and take out the beer? Typical management thinking that.

This is interesting but they need flexible hose to fit ANY motherboard. I would consider replacing my watercooling with something like this if:

a: it does a gpu too
b: it's quiet - i'm guessing this will have lots of compressor noise aka a fridge?

it won't ne quiet. That thing on CPU ad GPU wouldn't be that good tbh. Would get better temps and more silence with watercooling.