Deepcool's new Liquid Cooled PSU - CES 2016

[kameshss]

At CES 2016, DeepCool was displaying a Liquid Cooled PSU. 

 

 The main reason is the lower noise, since with the proper design there is no need for a high-speed fan, which can be a loud noise source especially when the PSU is pushed hard. In addition, liquid cooling can offer lower temperatures which will lead to better performance and increased reliability, because the stress to the PSU's parts will be lower. However there is a catch here and this is depicted on the fact that you will still have to cool down the parts (e.g. electrolytic capacitors) that cannot be heatsink-mounted, so a fan will be needed, especially if the liquid-cooling block doesn't allow for a fanless design. In this case DeepCool used an FDB fan, which handles mostly the cooling of the PSU's passive components (capacitors).

 

 

According to DeepCool their liquid cooled PSU will be ready in 4-5 months, since they are still evaluating its performance and operation in general. As you can see from the provided photos the unit has a thick aluminum chassis which plays a significant role into removing the heat from the internals. This PSU features also a fully modular cabling design along with LED lighting.

 

 

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Note that the product is still in Prototype.

 

The OEM behind their prototype is CWT.

 

DeepCool's PR informed that they are planning to release more than one models with most likely 650W and 750W capacities and that the efficiency certification will be 80 PLUS Gold, while they are also thinking to upgrade it to 80 PLUS Platinum.

 

 

Source: Tom's Hardware.

 

Pricing & Availability: The price for the 650W model will be around $200. And will be available on Q2 2016.

[trag1c]

Thats cool and stupid. But the biggest question I have is who is the manufacturer of the PSU it self. Seasonic? No one want's to buy a bomb.

[Swndlr]

Lemme just put a water loop right inside the box that powers my entire PC.

[MeltingPoint]

Great. Lets mix water with mains electricity.

[Not_Sean]

I'd never use it, But I like it  

[kameshss]

Thats cool and stupid. But the biggest question I have is who is the manufacturer of the PSU it self. Seasonic? No one want's to buy a bomb.

CWT is the manufacturer of this PSU.

[Overkilled]

Make it black and I'll consider it

[Overkilled]

Is this compatible with rigid tubing this might just be the motivation I need

[Mo5]

But... WHY???

[kameshss]

Make it black and I'll consider it

Plastidip it.

[Fetzie]

I hope they are using non-conductive coolant, imagine if it sprung a leak.

[TriviaBeast]

I could understand for über builds, but those guys aren't gonna use 650 watt power supplies. This would make more sense aimed at the high end, wouldn't it? Maybe in the 1000 watt range in lt would fit in better.

[Mooshi]

Only GOLD with that monstrosity attached to it? 

[You_are_a_cunt]

What's next? Liquid cooled USB ports?!

[zacRupnow]

Neat, but for no reason other than to be neat (which I like anyways).

Their logic is bad.

"The main reason is the lower noise, since with the proper design there is no need for a high-speed fan, which can be a loud noise source"

I've not seen a PSU of the enthusiast price range ever have a loud fan, or a fan that is not off most the time.

 

They seem to disprove their own reasoning for the point of the product: To not have a fan. By having a Fan

However there is a catch here and this is depicted on the fact that you will still have to cool down the parts (e.g. electrolytic capacitors) that cannot be heatsink-mounted, so a fan will be needed, especially if the liquid-cooling block doesn't allow for a fanless design. In this case DeepCool used an FDB fan, which handles mostly the cooling of the PSU's passive components (capacitors).

[Trik'Stari]

That better come with a warranty that covers everything in the case, or no one in their right mind (except maybe custom builders) is going to buy it.

[ICantThinkOfAnyGoodName]

I don't like that it's built by CWT. They have some decent PSUs, but I think anyone who has a custom loop should also use a top-tier PSU.

[The_Stig]

A liquid cooled PSU only makes sense at top-of-the-line build where liquid cooling is more common. Those rigs tend to use more than 650W, so I cant see anyone buying this

[Slinta]

I hope they are using non-conductive coolant, imagine if it sprung a leak.

Well not much, it would just possibly destroy your computer components, itself and blow the fuses in your house. You probably wouldn't die. Still deffinetly not practical, but with something like this, who cares really.

[Solkia]

Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. I'm in.

[Stefan1024]

I think it can be made pretty save so don't worry about to much about that. When you mount your watercooled GPU above the PSU, are you scared about leaking?

But I don't like it because it still has a fan. Considering you can get a full passive PSU with 550 watts, the added noise for 200 watts more is pretty bad.

[Benji_w]

Lemme just put a water loop right inside the box that powers my entire PC.

 

Seals and rubber orings son... People said the same about cooling pcs with liquid now you can buy off the shelf products to do it...

[WereCat]

Seals and rubber orings son... People said the same about cooling pcs with liquid now you can buy off the shelf products to do it...

Yea, but this is PSU. It isnt about destroying your PC.. it is about burning your house down if something goes wrong.

[monkey10120]

PSUs can stop their fans when not full load so you cant get anymore silent. I see no reason for this. 

 

Also in before it begins to leak and the caps blow.

[Benji_w]

Yea, but this is PSU. It isnt about destroying your PC.. it is about burning your house down if something goes wrong.

 

Lol, it will be safe before they send it out I'm sure.