Component makers have seen slower production resumption compared to ODMs in China, which means tight supply of components may become the next major problem of the IT industry.

Most ODMs have so far achieved over 60% of production resumption at their China factories, and component makers mostly only have less than 50%, as the Chinese government has prioritized its assistance for large manufacturers to return to work.

Power Logic remains optimistic about downstream demand and expects increased shipments for high-end graphics card cooling fan modules in the second half of 2020 when AMD and Nvidia release their new 7nm GPUs. The company's cooling fans designed specifically for 5G routers and switches will begin mass production in the second half of 2020. Power Logic is also looking to cross into some niche sectors such as AI cooling fans." [DIGITIMES] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Business / Industry Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:35:42 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140217 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140216 NZXT updated its Kraken series to revision 3, in this review we test the new X63 Series Liquid cooler. An AIO LCS liquid CPU cooler for cases with 280 mm radiator mounts. This updated revision CPU cooler is compatible with CAM software. [GURU3D] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:31:58 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140216 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140205 Today, we take a look at two different watercooling solutions for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 from CORSAIR and EKWB. Both offer a full-cover water block with design twists of their own, and both are put through the full course of testing, including coolant flow restriction and GPU core and VRM thermal testing. [TECHPOWERUP] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:03:00 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140205 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140214 "Time-lapse camera maker Brinno has received rush orders from a long-term client for infrared thermal imaging cameras, demand for which has drastically increased in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

But Brinno said it has been unable to completely meet the client's urgent demand, as the outbreak has disrupted its supply chain partners' production in China, which has in turn hindered its own production. It said it has asked its China-based suppliers to maximize supply of components.

Brinno has been working with Vernier Software & Technology, a US-based developer of educational tablets, to develop new products. While trial production for these new products has been impacted by the outbreak, Brinno hopes to kick off volume production in the second quarter of 2020." [DIGITIMES] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:47:53 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140214 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140213 The iCUE H115i RGB Pro XT by CORSAIR is the latest addition in their award-winning line of high-performance AIO Liquid CPU Coolers and it doesn�t disappoint one bit. [NIKKTECH] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Mon, 09 Mar 2020 15:45:53 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140213 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140196 "Taiwan-based thermal solutions providers are keenly proceeding with capacity expansions for heat pipes and vapor chambers seeking to meet robust demand for 5G handset applications though the coronavirus outbreak may temporarily weaken sales of the new-generation phones, according to industry sources.

Chaun-Choung Technology is reportedly to expand its production capacity for both kinds of heat dissipation modules at its China plants in Kunshan and Chongqing in the first half of 2020 to better tap 5G-driven business opportunities. Its peers Auras Technology and TaiSol Electronics are also moving to carry out similar capacity expansion plants, the sources said.

Except for Apple, which may continue adopting graphite sheets for 5G iPhones' cooling, other major handset vendors are expected to incorporate either heat pipes or vapor chambers into their sub-6GHz or mmWave 5G models.

Vapor chambers are 3-4 times better than heat pipes in terms of heat dissipation capability and are more expensive, and therefore may be adopted by vendors in their high-end and flagship 5G smartphones while heat pipes may be mostly applied to lower-end 5G models, the sources said.... " [DIGITIMES] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Business / Industry Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:18:56 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140196 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140189 We review another be quiet! Shadow Rock cooler, this round the Shadow Rock 3. With more simplified looks this cooler comes with a single radiator, one fan and takes and all that offering cooling performance up-to 190 Watts of cooling power, enough for any modern processor and perhaps a bit of tweaking as well. [GURU3D] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:10:18 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140189 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140184 Alphacool goes all in on RGB lighting with their all-copper Eisbaer Aurora 360. Not only does this all-in-one liquid cooler deliver reliable performance, but it also allows for optional expansion via quick release fittings and support for the company's Eiswolf product line. [TECHPOWERUP] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:08:25 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140184 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140182 Shadow Rock is a premium air cooler series from be quiet!�s range of high-performance CPU coolers. The series has been running for a number of years now and has seen various iterations of the Shadow Rock introduced, including top flow and low-profile variants as well as traditional single tower air coolers. The new Shadow Rock 3 is the latest single tower air cooler from be quiet! that offers improvements over the previous Shadow Rock 2. [KITGURU] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:06:41 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140182 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140181 It may not be their best looking CPU cooler to date but the brand new and rather affordable Shadow Rock 3 by be quiet! delivers impressive cooling efficiency with low noise levels and all that at a very attractive price point. [NIKKTECH] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:06:20 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140181 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140168 The latest revision is available in 3 radiator sizes, with 360mm, 280mm and 240mm, being the X73, X63 and X53 respectively. Today we�re looking at the Kraken X53, priced almost identically to several of CORSAIR�s 240mm offerings, who are arguably the one to beat in this segment. [VORTEZ] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:26:22 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140168 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140167 The latest Chromax.Black line of CPU Coolers by Noctua includes the award winning NH-U12S model which is the 2nd model of that line to end up on our test bench. [NIKKTECH] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Tue, 03 Mar 2020 19:25:12 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140167 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140154 "When we met up with Alphacool at CES 2020, we saw quite a few new products that were slated to release in the upcoming months. Everything from super-thin ARGB LED strips, new GPU water blocks, and even a new AIO model, the Eisbaer Aurora. Well, it�s a few months later, and we are here today with the 360mm version of the Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora CPU AIO. The Eisbaer Aurora is the successor to the Eisbaer and Eisbaer XT lines, adding DRGB lighting and multiple performance-enhancing changes to the design. Follow along as we take a closer look at the 360mm version of the Eisbaer Aurora!" [THINKCOMPUTERS] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:02:00 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140154 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140145 Alphacool has offered its Eisbaer all-in-one CPU coolers in various forms over the years and has just released a brand-new version. The new Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora series provides a few new features over the previous versions and now includes RGB lighting areas on both the fans and the CPU block, to give it a more up to date and stylish appearance. [KITGURU] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Sat, 29 Feb 2020 09:01:00 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140145 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140131 We are reviewing an AIO cooler from Corsair: the H115i RGB PRO XT. It�s a new version of a product that�s been available on the market for about two years the, H115i Pro. It�s a 280 mm AIO with an aluminium radiator and pump coupled into a single loop and cooled by a set of two fans (140 mm fan size). [GURU3D] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:10:48 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140131 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140130 CORSAIR adds to their Hydro X series of custom watercooling products with their second pump/reservoir combo. The all-new Hydro XD3 uses a Xylem DDC and a lower profile form factor to complement the taller Hydro XD5 that used the Xylem D5, and adds more RGB while sticking with the same excellent installation options. [TECHPOWERUP] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:10:23 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140130 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140115 Deepcool has delivered a monster with the Gamer Storm Assassin III. This latest air cooler is comprised of two 140 mm fans and a massive dual-stack heatsink, leaving the ARGB lighting craze behind. Instead, Deepcool has focused on offering users maximum performance, which the cooler handily delivers. [TECHPOWERUP] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Mon, 24 Feb 2020 14:59:58 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140115 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140105 ID-Cooling looks to dominate the entry level cooler market by giving users a traditional tower cooler with an emphasis on solid performance in the SE 224 XT Basic. Taking things a step further, they add LED lighting with the appropriately dubbed SE 224 XT ARGB. Both versions certainly gave the competition a pummeling. [TECHPOWERUP] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:27:52 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140105 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140091 Perhaps the most requested CPU water block review in years, we finally take a look at Optimus Water Cooling's Foundation CPU block. With a near-rabid user base touting praises galore, we put it to the test to see if the hype and asking price is justified. [TECHPOWERUP] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:21:48 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140091 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140090 Alongside the Optimus Foundation CPU block, we saw it fit to also cover the company's flagship Signature CPU block. In its second version, the Signature V2 for Intel CPU sockets features to good effect a thick unibody brass top and mounting bracket, as well as the cooling engine and other features of their Foundation block. [TECHPOWERUP] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:21:26 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140090 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140087 The brand new Mugen 5 Black RGB CPU Cooler by Scythe may not share the same impressive looks and cooling efficiency as the Mugen 5 ARGB Plus but thanks to its very good price/performance ratio and the Kaze Flex 120 RGB PWM fan it�s still certainly worth checking out. [NIKKTECH] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:19:54 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140087 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140082 Alphacool has been busy making different versions of the base Eisblock XPX CPU water block design originally introduced in 2016. We take a look at the Eisblock XPX Aurora Edge today, which is a higher profile version with integrated d-RGB lighting and a clear plexi top for the bling. [TECHPOWERUP] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Thu, 20 Feb 2020 09:03:00 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140082 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140086 "The past practice of assuming a uniform heat flow between a package and heat sink over the full area of the package is shown to be inadequate with high-power packages. The Heat Transfer Area (HTA)method uses the same assumption of a uniform flux as before, but uses a value for the bounding area determined from a detailed finite element analysis of the package and heat sink. For this method to become more widely useful, correlations are needed to generate appropriate HTA values for arbitrary package and heat sink designs. Once the appropriate HTA is on hand, then the remainder of the calculation is straightforward." [ELECTRONICS-COOLING] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Tue, 18 Feb 2020 15:05:33 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140086 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140071 "Corsair has really made a name for themselves in the CPU cooling market, specifically the all-in-one liquid cooling market. We�ve reviewed quite a lot of these type of coolers and they have been quite good. When it comes to air coolers Corsair has not actually put out an air cooler in 8 years! That is all changing with the introduction of the A500. This massive, dual-fan CPU cooler is priced to compete with the likes of Noctua, Scythe, and Cooler Master and should be able to handle some pretty high thermal loads. Read on as we take a look!" [THINKCOMPUTERS] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Tue, 18 Feb 2020 14:40:06 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140071 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140055 We have tested the brand new Alphacool Eisbaer Aurora 360 AIO water cooling for the official launch. The Eisbaer Aurora is a closed water cooling system that is easy to install and can be easily and safely expanded with a quick-release fastener. The aRGB lighting has been added, and the pump should also be more powerful, but work more quietly than before. We are excited about it and take a close look at everything on OCinside.de. Additionally with new videos of the RGB effects, the pump noise and the fan volume. [OCINSIDE] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Tue, 18 Feb 2020 09:00:00 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140055 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140066 Alphacool has been busy making different versions of the base Eisblock XPX CPU water block design originally introduced in 2016. We take a look at the Eisblock XPX 1U today, which is a low-profile version with multiple side ports for those wanting liquid cooling in a small form factor chassis/server rack. [TECHPOWERUP] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Fri, 14 Feb 2020 18:36:01 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140066 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140044 The latest all-in-one liquid cooler to be released by SilverStone is the Permafrost Series (PF for short) and the version we're looking at here is the SilverStone PF240. Like its previous AIO coolers, SilverStone is trying to distinguish its products from the competition by employing features that are unique in the market. According to SilverStone, its Permafrost coolers all come with a multi-chamber cooling block design that isolates hot and cold liquid channels to prevent heat bleeding, and thus enables more efficient CPU cooling... [HOTHARDWARE] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:48:07 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140044 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140041 Corsair's A500 dual-fan CPU cooler is a monster in terms of size, with an appealing design and features that set it apart. We found installation to be remarkably easy, too, but performance could be better. The review also goes into detail why we had to file down the heatpipes on the A500. [TECHPOWERUP] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:46:01 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140041 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140024 Corsair's new iCUE QL120 RGB cooling fans are not cheap, but if you have the money to spend, definitely take a look." [TWEAKTOWN] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:03:00 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140024 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140040 Alphacool's Eisbaer Aurora 360 CPU digital RGB cooler definitely looks the goods, but how about once we actually test it? Let's see."

"The cooler certainly takes up some space on the motherboard. The A500 has a really cool feature that allows the fans to move or "ratchet" into position up the side of the cooler, allowing for RAM compatibility. You might need to consider your case depth with the A500. The cooler is 169mm tall, and normally this is all you need to know. But with the A500, depending on the RAM you are using, that 169mm number can grow - which is why you also need to watch your case depth. My Patriot Viper RAM had no problems so the fans could stay in the stock position, which is good because the Corsair 465X RGB case I am using for the system build allows for coolers that are up to 170mm, which leaves 1mm of clearance. Not much, but clearance is clearance." [OVERCLOCKERSCLUB] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:58:03 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140038 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140037

"Corsair has been in the all-in-one (AIO) cooler game for years, constantly changing up their products for improved performance and aesthetics. We have looked at many of their AIOs in the past, most recently the H115i RGB Platinum. Today we are back with an AIO from Corsair�s latest lineup of iCUE RGB PRO XT coolers, the H115i RGB PRO XT Liquid CPU Cooler. This new AIO pairs Corsair�s latest waterblock and pump design with addressable RGB lighting, a 280mm radiator, and two 140mm ML fans for quiet cooling performance." [THINKCOMPUTERS] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:56:31 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140037 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140033

Today we test on OCinside.de the brand new 360 Kraken Z73 AIO watercooling, which was officially introduced by NZXT at review date. The outstanding feature of this all in one cooling solution is the pump head, as it is equipped with a large 320x320px LCD display! The new NZXT Kraken Z-Series is available as NZXT Kraken Z63 with 280mm radiator and the tested NZXT Kraken Z73 with 360mm radiator. So much in advance, we are absolutely fascinated! [OCINSIDE] via [Frostytech.com] ]]> BY: Frostytech.com Cooling / Heatsinks Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:45:42 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140033 http://www.frostytech.com/permalink.cfm?NewsID=140030 Second to none cooling efficiency accompanied by high noise levels, this is an accurate description of what the latest A500 High Performance Dual Fan CPU Cooler by CORSAIR is all about.

Gigabyte has unleashed a new Aorus cooler, this round with fully addressable aRGB, an and OLED enabled pump. That offers new bling options and really terrific looks. But is it all that it promises it will be?