The video showcases innovative cooling components, custom testing setups, and advanced thermal solutions highlighted at Computex 2025, including collaborations like Der8auer and Thermal Grizzly. It emphasizes the challenges of manufacturing micro fins, the development of the Wire View Pro 2 for monitoring 12VHPWR connector failures, and the design of modular test benches for efficient PC testing and thermal management.
The video features an overview of recent and upcoming tech projects showcased at Computex 2025, including collaborations between Der8auer and Thermal Grizzly. It begins with a discussion of innovative cooling components, such as a water block with micro fins and a unique finish, highlighting manufacturing details and design intricacies. The presenters also introduce a custom water cooling bench table designed for efficient testing, emphasizing its modularity, USB connectivity, and practical features like micro SD card slots for quick system swaps.
A significant part of the video addresses the “Wire View Pro 2,” a device developed to monitor power delivery through the NVIDIA 12VHPWR connector. It tracks current, voltage, and temperature data over extended periods, aiming to identify and analyze connector failures. The device includes features like software monitoring, configurable settings, and fail-safe shutdown mechanisms. The creators acknowledge that the connector is inherently unreliable, citing data from thousands of units with a small percentage experiencing melting, but they see the device as a way to better understand and potentially prevent failures.
Further, the discussion delves into the manufacturing process of high-end thermal components, particularly the complexities of machining micro fins with extremely narrow spacing. The process involves multiple precise machining and finishing steps, with a focus on maintaining quality and performance. The high cost and technical challenges of producing these micro fins are highlighted, including the need for specialized tools and the difficulty of achieving consistent yields, which significantly influence the final product pricing.
The conversation shifts to the thermal grizzly water blocks, detailing their construction, material choices, and design considerations for optimal coolant flow and minimal air entrapment. The GPU water block, priced around €500, features a solid brass body with integrated flow routing and a large contact surface for efficient heat dissipation. The design aims to reduce dead zones and improve cooling performance. Additionally, the water blocks come with accessories like backplates and instructions, emphasizing ease of installation and durability.
Finally, the video touches on the modular test bench system designed for quick system swaps and organized testing. It includes features such as USB and SATA connections, power distribution zones, and cable management solutions. The hosts joke about the organizational benefits and potential for custom water routing, even humorously suggesting a 3D water-cooled Rubik’s cube. The overall tone is enthusiastic about the innovative ideas and the potential impact on PC building, testing, and thermal management, with a projection of future developments at Computex 2026.