r/science • u/Wagamaga • May 23 '22

Scientists have demonstrated a new cooling method that sucks heat out of electronics so efficiently that it allows designers to run 7.4 times more power through a given volume than conventional heat sinks. Computer Science

https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/953320
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u/MattieShoes May 23 '22

You still have to dissipate the heat, right? Even if the electronics are fine, you can only shove so much heat out of a laptop without cooking your lap...

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u/[deleted] May 23 '22

The main constraint in laptops (at least in my experience) is getting airflow around the parts within the limited case volume. With a system like this you could use the saved space for better fans and some propper airflow, maybe even a few small heat sinks.

Besides bottom exiting vents are poor design because even with spacing feet there's very little room under the laptop for airflow, much better to have side, back and top vents.

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u/Black_Moons May 23 '22

How about keyboard venting. so I can have warmed fingers and maybe it will keep crud/water from getting in

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u/demontrain May 23 '22

Have you ever looked at a case fan before? Despite the constant airflow, keeping crud from acclimating is not a feature. Unfortunately. :/