In a potentially major breakthrough for data centers, 3M Corp. today announced a new cooling fluid for large computer systems that reduces the need for powerful air conditioners and slashes energy ...

3M's new computer coolant could cut energy costs at data centers 3M says a new cooling fluid it created with Intel and SGI could slash computer systems' energy costs by 95 percent. By Dee DePass April ...

A computer expert and his colleagues built the world's first PC with a customized Irn-Bru liquid cooling system and called it the "Aye Mac." John Lawson and his colleagues love Scotland's other ...

Enthusiasts have been using extreme cooling solutions for years, including water cooling loops, full submersion oil, and Peltier coolers. These setups have allowed DIY builders to run heavily ...

When your laptop fails due to overheating, it’s the Second Law of Thermodynamics in play. As the electricity in your computer continues to produce heat without proper cooling or airflow, the enclosed ...

In a new paper, researchers have detailed a brand new way to cool down computer chips. This idea manipulates the speed of photons. Researchers at Stanford University have managed to develop a new way ...

In the deep, dark past of computing, water was the default means of keeping a computer cool. Now, in the 21 st century, it is making its presence felt again. If you compare the use of water to air as ...

A patented passive cooling system for computer processors could save U.S. consumers more than 6.3 billion dollars per year in energy costs. A patented passive cooling system for computer processors ...

Don't let a poorly performing fan overheat your PC. Learn how to safely silence a noisy cooling fan and extend its life with a drop of oil. When a user complains to you that his or her computer is ...