News: THG Prometia Mach2 (Sub-Zero Phase Change CPU Cooler) Review

Omega65Omega65 Philadelphia, Pa
edited June 2003 in Hardware
News: THG Prometia Mach2 (Sub-Zero Phase Change CPU Cooler) Review

Conclusion excerpt:

Based on our experience with a 3 GHz P4 and an Intel 875P board, we can say that temperatures of -52°C are possible at low CPU load. Under full load, and taking into account a maximum CPU power dissipation of 135 W, a CPU die temperature of -37° is possible. This is a record value, never before achieved by a compressor system. According to Chip-Con, the Prometeia Mach 2 can cope with power dissipation of up to 200 W.

Comments

  • dNA3DdNA3D Brunei
    edited June 2003
    Literally, very very *cool* hardware those guys THG have on their hands right now. Wonder if they have frost on their windows??
  • MattMatt
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by Omega65
    According to Chip-Con, the Prometeia Mach 2 can cope with power dissipation of up to 200 W.
    Sound's fun.
  • Omega65Omega65 Philadelphia, Pa
    edited June 2003
    $1000 pre-order at www.Iceepc.com (Ouch)!
  • drowddrowd Texas
    edited June 2003
    man, pricey. the question now, is it worth it . . .
  • MattMatt
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by Omega65
    $1000 pre-order at www.Iceepc.com (Ouch)!
    seem's a little out of my price range.
  • EnverexEnverex Worcester, UK Icrontian
    edited June 2003
    I think its a little out of anyones other than Icee's, Maccies or Oppainters though Opp would probably just get given it for free anyway.

    NS
  • MattMatt
    edited June 2003
    i might get a vapochill but i dont know.
  • EnisadaEnisada Edmonton Member
    edited June 2003
    I wish I had deep enough pockets for that unit. My Exos will have to satisfy me for a couple years though. Sigh....

    Enisada
  • ALiEN509ALiEN509 Ohio
    edited June 2003
    I am more intrested on how the unit works and what it's made out of, then a 1000$ price tag..... think about it. ;)
  • EnverexEnverex Worcester, UK Icrontian
    edited June 2003
    Yeah, build your own damn thing, wouldnt/couldnt cost anything like $1000.

    NS
  • Omega65Omega65 Philadelphia, Pa
    edited June 2003
    The Prometia v1 is down to around $500 now.
  • dNA3DdNA3D Brunei
    edited June 2003
    Originally posted by NightShade737
    Yeah, build your own damn thing, wouldnt/couldnt cost anything like $1000.

    AndresNus, a former Icrontic member built his own Phase Change cooler, mostly from scrap parts and it cost him something like $200 I believe. Does -50 degrees Celcius on Full Load. Its massive though.
  • muddocktormuddocktor
    edited June 2003
    I think that Chip-Con has set the price point up too high for this Mach 2; you know their costs didn't double for their parts. I imagine the biggest change is that they are using a little bigger compressor in it over what they used in the original prommie.
  • Omega65Omega65 Philadelphia, Pa
    edited June 2003
    True, but you still have to factor in Developement costs.

    As they sell more units, the price will drop. The Prommie One is still a hell of a unit and it's 1/2 the price ($500 down from $750+).
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