How Are Water Cooling Plates Made? What Are Their Applications?
When people think of water cooling plates, they often consider their use in high-end computer CPUs and graphics cards, as these are typically more expensive and used by enthusiasts. However, water cooling systems are also widely used in industrial electronics, though the public is less familiar with them. Many high-power devices opt for water cooling solutions.
Water coolers and air coolers operate on similar principles. Water coolers use circulating fluid to transfer heat from the water cooling module to a heat exchanger, which then uses air cooling through a metal plate or heat pipe. The heat exchanger part is almost identical to that of an air cooler.
Water cooling plates can be categorized into active and passive cooling systems. Active water cooling includes all the components of a water cooler plus a fan to enhance cooling efficiency, making it suitable for overclocking enthusiasts. Passive water cooling, on the other hand, relies solely on the cooler itself without fans, using additional heat sinks to assist cooling. While less effective than active cooling, it provides completely silent operation.
1. Material: Most water cooling plates use an aluminum base with copper tubes. This combination offers a good balance between cost and performance. The quality of aluminum and copper, and the presence of impurities, are crucial factors.
2.Craftsmanship: Even with the same materials, the effectiveness of a cooler can vary based on its craftsmanship. Check if the cooler is manufactured according to the design specifications by using a caliper to measure parameters. Deviations should be within 0.05 millimeters to be considered acceptable, though higher precision (0.02 millimeters) may be required for more demanding applications.
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