TECs for processor cooling?
TECs for processor cooling?
Hey everyone,
My CPU, i7 2600k, is starting to feel outdated for the latest games, so I'm considering an overclock. I already have a watercooling system in place, but it's not providing enough cooling, which is why I'm exploring using a TEC. I've been searching for trustworthy TECs and wanted to know if Kryotherm's products are worth considering. Some friends mentioned they performed well (though they didn't use them on their computers), and I found their distributor, SiTele, in the U.S. Do any of you have experience with their TECs? Thanks for your thoughts!
Hi Mishmush,
How are you planning to use the TEC?
I'm not very familiar with Kryotherm, but TECs are essentially quite simple and usually user error is the main issue if they melt or burn.
I bought mine on eBay from China and they work fine.
I believe choosing an American vendor would be just fine.
Ignore it, there are no commercially available TEC pads with sufficient thermal transfer density for a 2600K. My lab has used them before, and the maximum you can expect in a CPU-sized area is around 15W, possibly up to 30W for a smaller temperature difference of about 5C. Just don't attempt it!
Don't waste time, there aren't any TEC pads available that can handle such high temperatures. My lab has used them before, but for a CPU-sized area you're looking at around 15W to 30W, depending on the temperature difference needed. Just avoid this approach!
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It's uncertain if it will fit between the CPU and cooler.
Adding a TEC to a loop might help with cooling.