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Copper-Cooled Computers

The Silent Power PC is Cooled by a Clump of Copper Filaments

— July 31, 2014 — Tech
The Silent Power PC is the first high-end personal computer that ditches the noise electric fan cooling system in favor for a passive cooling alternative. Instead of a fan, the computer's processing unit uses an exposed, open-air metal foam heatsink that holds a ton of copper filaments. Air circulation through this copper filament foam is so effective at getting rid of heat that its exterior surface temperature never rises beyond 50 degrees Centigrade.

As a result, the Silent Power PC's heat dissipation is claimed to be 500 times greater than that of conventional systems.

Aside from its unique cooling system, the Silent Power PC is a pretty conventional computer. It runs on an Intel quad-core 2.2 GHz processor, either 8 or 16 GB of RAM, an NVIDIA GTX 760 graphics card and the usual USB, WiFi, Ethernet, HDMI, DVI and audio ports.
Trend Themes
1. Passive Cooling Systems - The trend of replacing traditional electric fan cooling systems with passive alternatives like the copper filament foam heatsink seen in the Silent Power PC opens up opportunities for more silent and efficient computer designs.
2. Enhanced Heat Dissipation - The trend of utilizing metal foam heatsinks, such as the one made of copper filaments in the Silent Power PC, allows for significantly greater heat dissipation, leading to improved performance and longer lifespan of electronic devices.
3. Conventional Computer Innovation - The trend of innovating within the conventional computer industry, as demonstrated by the Silent Power PC's unique cooling system, pushes the boundaries of what is possible with standard computer components.
Industry Implications
1. Computer Hardware - The computer hardware industry can explore new possibilities for silent and efficient cooling systems like the copper filament foam heatsink to differentiate their products in the market.
2. Electronics Manufacturing - The electronics manufacturing industry can incorporate enhanced heat dissipation components, such as metal foam heatsinks, to improve the performance and durability of their products.
3. PC Gaming - The PC gaming industry can leverage the innovative cooling technologies seen in the Silent Power PC to develop high-performance gaming computers that remain quiet and cool during intense gaming sessions.
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