“To be fair, the system Apple first described, was in context with is an iMac-like docking station,” Purcher reports. “Yet the fact remains that if an iMac-like docking station was on the drawing board for a liquid cooling system in 2008, then the likelihood of that extending to the iMac is nothing short of being a no-brainer.”
“Why would Apple want to add liquid cooling to the iMac? Because with Apple now adopting true Intel desktop chipsets for the iMac, we keep hearing about heat issues – and it’s only going to be getting worse as time goes on,” Purcher reports.
Read the full article here.
With Apple shaving off a few cm’s with each iMac refresh it’s no wonder they need a liquid cooling system to dissipate the heat. Might I suggest having a “translucent” glass casing where the black bevel is now, and fill it with water and a few goldfish….
I miss those fish screen savers….
Plus, as an added advantage, when the goldfish are floating on top and not moving, you know your machine is running a little to hot. Throttle back or your iMac will end up like your goldfish!
I’M ONLY KIDDING FOLKS!!! ONLY KIDDING!
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If they want some alternate cooling system why not use peltier cooling? This would work for desktops that are connected to a power supplies. CCD chips typically use cooling systems like that to cool the chips to -60C or lower. They work very quickly and a low powered version would be ideal for a desktop.
I had a liquid cooled G5 once… HATED IT.
I had to replace the entire processor and cooling system… not cheap.
I’d most likely NOT purchase a liquid cooled computer again.
Hmmm. I have a liquid cooled G5 desktop powerMac I still use every day. So this is definitely not new territory for Apple should they choose to reinstate liquid cooling!
The point was to get us thinking of what Apple may do being that they themselves are kicking around ideas and yes, patenting them. “DogGone” makes a good point and “The other Steve” sneaks in a clever one! More power in an iMac. That’s gutsy thinking and you’ll need something to keep it cool. Apple surprised us switching to a real desktop chip and now we’re seeing problems with heat and firmware. Something has to give here and that’s once again the point of the article and debate.
Instead, why don’t Apple use the folks responsible for the A4 and the G4 to kick off Intel? That way Apple will be able to put more power in its Macs for the same price!
And what would you do with all of your programs? You know they wouldn’t run.
I don’t see why they would, since they quickly moved away from the liquid cooled tower that eventually failed
It’s to keep hot heads who bitch about glossy screens, and no Blue ray cooled down.
Can’t wait for the first liquid cooled iPad!!
“Can’t wait for the first liquid cooled iPad!!”
Only if you drool when you’re using it.
Mineral oil submersion is way….
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Cooler
look it up on YouTube it’s fascinating
I agree with ken1w. The liquid cooling would make the machine more expensive and just because Apple puts a patent on it doesn’t mean it will go into production.
Just about every company does the same thing for various reasons.
Silly gobbledegook!
This is my first time here. Great site, strange fan base. They can’t even stay on subject. Apple is trying to figure out a way to keep heat down on desktops. They don’t spend time and money on patents unless there’s an issue that Jobs wants a solution for. I don’t think exotic oils or saying there’s no the problem is much of a contribution. How about a redesign if you don’t think liquid cooling will fly. That’s the flipside to this article. Anyways, too bad. Great site, strange fan base. Minds of a flea.
@ Joe,
For the sake of your sanity, leave and never return.
These people are frickin’ nuts!
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@ Sir Gill Bates,
Now you …. have a frickin’ sense of humor.
My comment was to stir up an intelligent conversation, not chase everyone away. Ho! Whatever.
You’re a funny guy Gill
Obviously none of you detractors on this thread have ever owned a G5 iMac, felt the massive amount of heat pouring out of a new 27″ iMac, or use either in a room with less than stellar air conditioning.
Bunch of newcomers here for sure. Apple was working on liquid cooling way back in the late 80’s or early ’90s. Made the front cover of MacWorld or MacUser back then.
I’m think i’m having a G5 flashback
The patent is over two years old? Isn’t that like a century in computer tech?
I’ve had my i7 for four months! The other day I sensed a dull sound in the room. It lasted for about five minutes. It was the iMac’s fans. I had been watching Flash movies for about three hours.
I think Apple’s handled the heat issue pretty well.