[Max Weisel] recently created a Peltier-based cooling/heating system that fits into a backpack. The system uses two Peltier units, each running at 91.2 watts, with computer heat sinks mounted on one ...

I'm considering building a reasonably large peltier-based cooler for camping purposes. Has anyone messed around with these? I'm considering using either 2" or 4" of blue foamboard insulation (R10 or ...

In classic Computex style Cooler Master is showing off a thermoelectric CPU cooler design concept on its stand, but it's one that's practically finished and will be on the shelves by the end of the ...

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In nature, there are three methods of heat transfer: radiation, convection, and conduction. Without getting too methodical, radiation refers to transfer of heat in form of "waves" which can travel ...

Vigor Gaming is a smaller company founded by hardcore gamers with the intent of putting out a product line that will take your enthusiast rig to the next level. Given their background, they have a ...

The Peltier chip (TEC chip) is a thermo-element that utilizes the Peltier effect to implement a heat pump. It has two plates — one cold and the other hot. Between the plates, there are several ...

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