Gathering initial measurements of processor temperatures and timing parameters.
Gathering initial measurements of processor temperatures and timing parameters.
You're curious about how raw logs are handled with HWINFO64 and what extra engineering considerations apply. It seems you're focused on the practical aspects beyond just the basic material properties. What specific component are you testing, and how do you plan to expand the design?
I'll attempt the HWINFO64, thanks Chris. Our focus is actually building the full coolant block, which means we don't have a traditional cold plate. We've been using the project to collect interesting ideas from our studies in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, design, and prototyping. Plus, we all enjoy computers, so it felt like the perfect fit. Also, I know that a cold plate is only straightforward because manufacturers make it complicated. The cold plate and the rest of the block can quickly become very costly to produce, which is why most manufacturers opt for a simple design with thin fins and blades, optimizing surface area in one step while saving on copper. For example, our cobber block took over 24 hours to machine on a 5-axis CNC mill—such a long process would drive up costs significantly. We've also run many numerical simulations for fluid flow and heat transfer to refine the design for efficiency, ensuring it can be machined easily while maintaining turbulent flow for better heat exchange. Overall, it's more complex than it seems! I'm planning to model some of EKWB's premium coolant blocks eventually. Unfortunately, we don't have time for that right now (we're using an i5-6600K for these simulations—it's a tough job, haha). BR Victor