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Are there any details about how well these coolers can cool things down?

Are there any details about how well these coolers can cool things down?

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Tyrex06
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11-18-2021, 05:05 AM
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In the near future, I intend to conduct a study on PC cooling. I plan to use a Peltier cooler as the main focus of the experiment. It delivers 91 Watts of power, which is roughly equivalent to an i7 processor in terms of TDP. To prevent the results from being affected by the cooler's limitations in cooling the Peltier effectively, I require a heatsink capable of handling at least 95 Watts (the higher the better).

I already possess a suitable heatsink for my PC, so after completing this experiment, it may not be necessary. However, I am considering purchasing a more affordable, possibly used heatsink to ensure proper cooling of the Peltier.

I came across two coolers that might suit my needs well.
For practicality in the experiment, a smaller and easier-to-manage heatsink is preferable.

A Cooler Master cooler (brand not specified) was considered.
The heatsink for a high-performance laptop appears to be quite large, with fin arrays around 3-4 cm thick—considerably big for its size.
Both models are available at the same price point.
Based on my research, the Cooler Master is designed to handle around 125W, which should comfortably accommodate the Peltier.

However, since I aim for a compact solution, I might also look into using the laptop’s own heatsink.

The question remains: Will the laptop cooler be adequate for my 91W Peltier, or should I opt for the Cooler Master heatsink instead?
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Tyrex06
11-18-2021, 05:05 AM #1

In the near future, I intend to conduct a study on PC cooling. I plan to use a Peltier cooler as the main focus of the experiment. It delivers 91 Watts of power, which is roughly equivalent to an i7 processor in terms of TDP. To prevent the results from being affected by the cooler's limitations in cooling the Peltier effectively, I require a heatsink capable of handling at least 95 Watts (the higher the better).

I already possess a suitable heatsink for my PC, so after completing this experiment, it may not be necessary. However, I am considering purchasing a more affordable, possibly used heatsink to ensure proper cooling of the Peltier.

I came across two coolers that might suit my needs well.
For practicality in the experiment, a smaller and easier-to-manage heatsink is preferable.

A Cooler Master cooler (brand not specified) was considered.
The heatsink for a high-performance laptop appears to be quite large, with fin arrays around 3-4 cm thick—considerably big for its size.
Both models are available at the same price point.
Based on my research, the Cooler Master is designed to handle around 125W, which should comfortably accommodate the Peltier.

However, since I aim for a compact solution, I might also look into using the laptop’s own heatsink.

The question remains: Will the laptop cooler be adequate for my 91W Peltier, or should I opt for the Cooler Master heatsink instead?

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11-22-2021, 07:47 AM
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The cooler master tower delivers significantly greater performance.
When fully operational, a laptop consumes 90W across the board.
This tower cooler likely manages over 150W.
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Humble_Sushi
11-22-2021, 07:47 AM #2

The cooler master tower delivers significantly greater performance.
When fully operational, a laptop consumes 90W across the board.
This tower cooler likely manages over 150W.

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11-22-2021, 11:59 AM
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The cooler tower is noticeably more efficient.
A laptop running at full capacity draws 90W for the whole setup.
This cooler should likely handle 150W or more.
Just to confirm,
Keep in mind that the heatpipe diameter remains unchanged. Both coolers are of similar size.
Are you certain the laptop cooler won’t exceed 90W? Perhaps up to 100W?
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pyromaani
11-22-2021, 11:59 AM #3

The cooler tower is noticeably more efficient.
A laptop running at full capacity draws 90W for the whole setup.
This cooler should likely handle 150W or more.
Just to confirm,
Keep in mind that the heatpipe diameter remains unchanged. Both coolers are of similar size.
Are you certain the laptop cooler won’t exceed 90W? Perhaps up to 100W?

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