Noctua Taps JouleForce Micro-Channel Cooling for PCs
Noctua partners with Forced Physics DCT to adapt JouleForce micro-channel array cooling, claimed to handle over 2,000W, for desktop PCs and workstations.
Noctua has partnered with Forced Physics DCT to explore adapting JouleForce micro-channel array cooling for desktop PCs and workstations. The technology is claimed to cool over 2,000W of thermal energy using air alone.
JouleForce uses densely packed micro-channels that prevent the boundary layer normally formed along cooling surfaces. However, current micro-channel arrays have a pressure drop an order of magnitude or more above conventional PC fans.
As a result, JouleForce currently relies on industrial blowers, high-speed centrifugal fans, or vacuum pumps. Noctua CEO Roland Mossig said the pressure levels required are supplied by equipment nobody would want on or under their desk.
The partnership is not tied to any specific product or release date. Both companies are in the early research stage and plan to share updates at significant milestones, as reported by Tom's Hardware.
Quick answers
What is JouleForce cooling?
JouleForce is a micro-channel array cooling technology from Forced Physics DCT that is claimed to cool over 2,000W of thermal energy using air alone.
Why isn't JouleForce in desktop PCs yet?
Current micro-channel arrays have a pressure drop an order of magnitude or more above conventional PC fans, requiring industrial blowers, high-speed centrifugal fans, or vacuum pumps.
When will Noctua release a JouleForce product?
The partnership is not tied to any specific product or release date, and both companies are in the early research stage.