Streacom showcased its latest PC case at Computex 2023 titled the 'SG10.' The SG10 is a fanless PC case designed to cool the components exclusively with passive cooling. This PC case uses what Streacom calls a loop heat pipe (LHP) that is extremely conductive. This pipe connects to a number of heatsinks that then dissipate heat effectively into the surrounding air. Streacom states that this PC is capable of cooling a combined 600-watts of power from the CPU and GPU, meaning it will not support the highest-end components like an RTX4090, but it will easily handle mid-range builds like a 4060 Ti.
The benefit of a fanless PC build is that it will be entirely silent. The largest source of noise in a PC is fans, and typically fans on a GPU, which the SG10 replaces with a passive loop system. It is important to note, though, that this PC will be only as effective as its environment, as it will not be able to effectively cool parts in a room that is already incredibly hot.
Passive-Cooling PC Cases
Streacom's SG10 PC Case Uses a Loop Heat Pipe and Heatsink to Cool the PC
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