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Innovative cooling technologies like liquid cooling and microfluidics are transforming data centres by reducing energy consumption and addressing overheating issues, especially as AI and high-performance chips demand more efficient solutions amid environmental concerns.
Eaton has announced a $9.5 billion agreement to acquire Boyd Thermal, a leader in thermal components and liquid cooling solutions for data centers and other markets, aiming to enhance its offerings in power management and cooling technology to better serve high-demand data center customers, with the deal expected to close in Q2 2026.
Microsoft has developed a microfluidic cooling technique that etches tiny channels onto chips to improve heat removal, potentially making data centers more efficient. Lab tests show it outperforms traditional cooling methods, but practical implementation details and safety considerations remain uncertain. The technology could enable denser, more efficient data centers in the future.
Johnson Controls has expanded its thermal management solutions with the launch of the Silent-Aire CDU platform, a scalable liquid cooling system designed to meet the rising demands of high-density data centers and AI hardware, offering flexible capacities from 500kW to over 10MW to improve efficiency and support next-generation computing needs.
The Anker Nebula X1 is a high-end portable projector with 4K resolution, exceptional image quality, and innovative features like liquid cooling and automatic setup, making it ideal for outdoor and indoor use, but its steep price limits accessibility.
Vertiv's stock rebounded after an initial drop caused by concerns over Amazon Web Services developing a liquid-cooling system, which analysts believe was an overreaction and that Vertiv's opportunities remain intact, possibly through partnership with AWS.
AWS announced at its re:Invent event that it will implement liquid cooling for its AI servers, including those using Trainium2 chips and NVIDIA accelerators, to enhance performance and energy efficiency. The new cooling system integrates both air and liquid cooling, allowing AWS to support a significant increase in rack power density. Additionally, AWS is simplifying its electrical and mechanical designs to improve infrastructure availability and reduce electrical issues. These innovations aim to support emerging AI workloads and reduce AWS's carbon footprint.
Vertiv has expanded its liquid cooling portfolio with the introduction of two new CoolChip CDU systems designed to support AI applications in data centers. The CoolChip CDU 2300kW is a liquid-to-liquid system offering high capacity and compact design, while the CoolChip CDU 350kW is a liquid-to-air system suitable for retrofitting existing facilities. These solutions aim to enhance the efficiency and scalability of high-density computing environments, addressing the growing demand for AI deployments.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) CEO Antonio Neri highlights the company's strong Q2 performance and its significant role in AI, with an AI order book of $4.6 billion and $900 million in revenue conversion. Neri emphasizes HPE's unique position in the AI market, particularly in energy-efficient liquid cooling solutions, and anticipates continued demand growth.
The Corsair One i500 is a premium, small form factor gaming PC that impresses with its beautiful design, high performance, and efficient thermal management, despite its high price and limited configuration options. It features top-tier components like the Intel Core i9-14900K and Nvidia RTX 4090, and includes liquid cooling for both the CPU and GPU. While the CPU can run hot under full load, the overall performance and build quality make it a compelling choice for those seeking a high-end prebuilt gaming PC.
Overclocker and tech YouTuber Der8auer demonstrated how direct die cooling can enable a 6 GHz overclock on all eight P-cores of an Intel Core i9-14900KS, without thermal throttling, using a custom liquid cooling loop and liquid metal. The direct die liquid cooler dropped temperatures by more than 20 degrees Celsius and decreased power consumption, allowing for the 6 GHz overclock. A new Thermal Grizzly direct die CPU waterblock will be available for around $99, with an RGB version for around $140, and is expected to be released in about two to three weeks.
Super Micro Computer's shares surged 25% to a record high after projecting quarterly results well above estimates, driven by strong demand for AI servers and liquid cooling solutions from data centers. The company expects net sales between $3.6 billion and $3.65 billion in the quarter ended Dec. 31, compared to its prior forecast of $2.7 billion to $2.9 billion, and boosted its adjusted profit expectation. The stock's 71% sequential growth outpaces the GenAI market growth, and it has a forward price-to-earnings multiple of 16.22.
Chinese company is set to release the REV-9, a custom laptop designed for advanced compute rendering, scientific research, and the film industry. It features a 64-core EPYC CPU, desktop RTX 4080 graphics, built-in liquid cooling, and a choice between Zen3 and Zen4 architectures. The laptop offers a 17.3-inch display, multiple connectivity options, and customizable colors. It is scheduled for release on December 19, targeting professionals in need of a high-performance portable computing solution.
Chinese laptop maker introduces a unique configuration featuring up to a 64-core AMD EPYC CPU, NVIDIA RTX 4080 desktop GPU, and built-in liquid cooling. The laptop's inclusion of server CPUs and desktop GPUs is unconventional for the laptop market, resulting in a bulkier form factor. It also boasts a distinctive split liquid cooling system for enhanced heat dissipation. While the practicality of such a device is questionable for average consumers, it offers a workstation design and serves as a desktop replacement. Pricing details are yet to be announced as the company is currently crowdfunding the laptop.
ACER's innovative GeForce RTX 4090 GPU with built-in liquid cooling fails to impress in thermal and noise tests, performing slower and hotter than other custom designs. Despite its unique approach, the ACER Predator GPU disappoints in terms of thermals and acoustics, making it a questionable choice for its high price point. More tuning and refinement are needed for future releases.