*1 Maximum Heat Absorption (Qcmax) refers to the amount of heat absorbed by the Peltier module when operated at maximum current. It is defined as the temperature difference between both ends of the ...

Ben Heck is a modder that landed his own show thanks to his modding prowess with all sorts of gadgets. Typically, we see gaming systems and related gear from Heck, but with the hot weather due to hit ...

Nextreme, Inc., an new startup out of North Carolina, has announced a new cooling device for chips that gives me an excuse to write an Ars story that contains two words that I haven't used together on ...

The Peltier effect seems like wizardry to me, but I won't question what works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Add us as a ...

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 ...

Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) based on the Peltier effect can be used for general cooling, but more often they’re applied to maintain a precise temperature for subsystems and components. And unlike ...

Anyone who heats with a wood stove knows that the experience is completely different from typical central heating. It’s not for everyone, though, and it’s certainly not without its trade-offs. One of ...

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Want to visualize radioactive particles? You don’t need a boatload of lab equipment. Just a cloud chamber. And [Curious ...