Original Guru3D article can be found here: Sandia CPU cooler 30x better heat transfer http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/sandia-cpu-cooler-30x-better-heat-transfer.html YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JWQZNXEKkaU Update on CPU Cooler can be found in this 72 page PDF file. Market Assessment and Commercialization Strategy for the Radial Sandia Cooler http://energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2014/02/f8/Radial Sandia Cooler Final Public Report.pdf
I remember reading about this, IT is interesting design I all for better cooling that isnt water cooling, I look forward to seeing this in action and actual review, this might even hit the market before i actual make new pc, that I been "thinkin" of making for last 2 years too
Thanks for these papers, especially pages 51 and 54. It appears they try to make an all-around heatsink that would be able to work with both low-power devices (up to 5cm diameter) and high-power ones (around 40cm diameter), and they aim to minimize fan power usage. I wouldn't wait for it when looking for high-end cooling. The data sheet on page 54 shows it's nowhere close to the current heatpipe coolers. However this design eliminates the need for an additional fan, what would be interesting in applications with limited space, like various small appliances, laptops, consoles, powerful LED lighting.
