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Windows guru uses 19th-century Stirling Engine for AMD Threadripper cooling

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A Windows development guru, Dave W. Plummer, has repurposed a 19th-century Stirling engine for auxiliary cooling on his AMD Threadripper 3970X system. The engine, patented in 1816 by Robert Stirling, converts waste heat from the CPU into mechanical work, spinning a flywheel. While not a practical solution for overheating chipsets, the demonstration showcases the engine's ability to generate power from low-grade heat sources, with similar models available for around $40. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates creative repurposing of existing technologies, potentially inspiring novel cooling solutions in niche computing applications.

RANK_REASON The item describes a novel application of an old technology to a modern computer component, but it is not a product release or significant industry event.

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Windows guru uses 19th-century Stirling Engine for AMD Threadripper cooling

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    Windows guru uses 19th-century Stirling Engine tech for auxiliary cooling on AMD Threadripper 3970X system — waste heat energy spins the $40 engine's flywheel

    Windows development guru Dave W. Plummer shared a brief video demonstrating a novel Stirling Engine powered cooling solution for his AMD Threadripper chipset.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Windows guru uses 19th-century Stirling Engine tech for auxiliary cooling on AMD Threadripper 3970X system — waste heat energy spins the $40 engine's flywheel W

    Windows guru uses 19th-century Stirling Engine tech for auxiliary cooling on AMD Threadripper 3970X system — waste heat energy spins the $40 engine's flywheel Windows development guru Dave W. Plummer shared a brief video demonstrating a novel Stirling Engine powered cooling solut…

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