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Liquid Metal Cooling in New ATI Video Card

Posted by timothy on from the not-that-that's-excessive-or-anything dept.

MellowTigger writes "Water cooling is so passe, definitely 20th-century. What's the 21st-century geek to do to keep his gaming video card cool? Try the liquid metal technology that will be included in the ATI Radeon X850 XT video card using the cooling technology from Sapphire. This material is reported to be non-flammable, non-toxic, environmentally safe... and 65 times more thermally conductive than water."

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  1. new video card by Renraku · · Score: 5, Funny

    Also seeks out John Conner.

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    1. Re:new video card by dpilot · · Score: 4, Funny

      If we put together a Beowulf cluster of these, would they self-assemble into Skynet?

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    2. Re:new video card by Randy+Wang · · Score: 4, Funny

      ... only to have the crap beaten out of it by the latest GeForce.

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  2. Let me just say by lheal · · Score: 4, Funny

    Cool.

    * ducks *

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  3. 3 possible reasons for this by ross.w · · Score: 4, Funny

    1. The card runs hotter
    2. The card runs faster
    3. geek cred points.

    I'm voting for 3.

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  4. leakage by LittleGuernica · · Score: 5, Funny

    When your videocard starts leaking, don't mind the components being destroyed, but worry about a T1000 dripping out of your computer.. from the FAQ: Q: How will I know if my videocard is leaking? A: Ask your parents why "wolfie" is barking and if they answer you while the the dog is actually named "Max" then your videocard is leaking.

  5. More leaks to worry about by multi-flavor-geek · · Score: 5, Funny

    So now I have to worry about memory leaks, security leaks, and liquid metal video card coolant leaks, ahhhh crap, this is all getting way to confusing.
    I have enough trouble just keeping everything from blowing up everytime I get nailed by a thunderstorm, last time it was crack/fizz/is that smoke? Whats next, crack/fizz/smoke/drip?
    It also doesn't mention if it's non-conducting, when I get struck by lightning 5h1t explodes, wouldn't that be fun to watch as the entire motherboard gets sprayed with a liquid metal conductive material, gaaaaaaa!

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  6. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 5, Funny

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  7. Marketing by Detritus · · Score: 5, Funny

    According to their website, the "TOXIC X700 PRO" features "Lethal Cooling". I think they need a new marketing department.

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  8. Liquid Metal Cooling Additional Requirements by the+eric+conspiracy · · Score: 5, Funny


    1. NFPA requires NASCAR style fire extinguisher inside computer case.

    2. House wiring must be upgraded and a 440v 3 phase outlet installed next to your computer.

    3. Homeowners insurance rider for extreme fire hazard.

    4. Fire retardent metal door must be installed between computer room and rest of house.

    5. Town must grant zoning variance for indstrial scale use of power in a residence.

    6. Special monitor must be installed which notifies the Fire Department when your frame rate exceeds 250.