WO2005124514A2 - System for efficiently cooling a processor - Google Patents

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WO2005124514A2
WO2005124514A2 PCT/US2005/019857 US2005019857W WO2005124514A2 WO 2005124514 A2 WO2005124514 A2 WO 2005124514A2 US 2005019857 W US2005019857 W US 2005019857W WO 2005124514 A2 WO2005124514 A2 WO 2005124514A2
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  • This invention relates generally to computer hardware and relates more particularly to a system for efficiently cooling a processor.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a computing device 100, within which a conventional cooling system 118 for cooling a graphics processing unit (GPU) 116 is incorporated.
  • computing device 100 includes a housing 101 , within which a motherboard 104 resides.
  • motherboard 104 mounted on motherboard 104 are a central processing unit (CPU) 106, a processor cooler 108 for cooling CPU 106, a system fan 110 for removing heat from computing device 100 and one or more peripheral component interface (PCI) cards 112, each interfaced with a slot located in the back part of housing 101.
  • Motherboard 104 further incorporates a graphics card 102 that enables computing device 100 to rapidly process graphics related data for graphics intensive applications such as gaming applications.
  • Graphics card 102 comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) upon which a plurality of circuit components (not shown), such as memory chips and the like, are mounted.
  • graphics card 00 includes GPU 116, mounted to one face of graphics card 102, for processing graphics related data.
  • cooling system 118 which is configured to remove heat from GPU 6, is coupled to GPU 116.
  • cooling system 118 typically includes a dedicated fan configured to force air through a plurality of air channels disposed along a surface of cooling system 118 that is coupled to GPU 116 (also referred to as the "heat transfer surface area") and into an outside environment. The air flow through these channels causes the heat generated by GPU 116 to be dissipated into the outside environment.
  • cooling system 118 is limited by envelope constraints. Specifically, the surface area of graphics card 102 that is allotted to cooling system 118 is limited, and accelerated graphics processor (AGP) chip specifications further restrict cooling system size by curtailing the height of cooling system 118 off of graphics card 102. Size constraints on cooling system 18 limit the size of the heat transfer surface area of cooling system 118 and the size of the dedicated fan, thereby limiting the heat transfer effectiveness of cooling system 118.
  • AGP accelerated graphics processor
  • Another drawback is that the size of the dedicated fan within cooling system 118 is also limited by envelope constraints, thereby limiting airflow over the heat transfer surface area of cooling system 118 and further inhibiting the heat transfer effectives of cooling system 118.
  • cooling system 118 Yet another drawback of cooling system 118 is that the failure rate of the dedicated fan may be quite high. Since cooling system 118 typically is a component of graphics card 102, failure of the dedicated fan usually necessitates replacing graphics card 102. This requirement not only decreases the reliability of graphics card 102, but also is costly and time consuming.
  • One embodiment of a system for cooling a processor includes a mounting plate configured to be thermally coupled to the processor, a passive heat transport device thermally coupled to the mounting plate and a heat exchanger thermally coupled to the passive heat transport device.
  • One advantage of the disclosed cooling system is that it uses the system fan of a computing device to draw air through the heat exchanger, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated fan. Further, using the system fan, as opposed to a dedicated fan, also increases airflow through the disclosed cooling system. This, combined with an increased heat transfer area, substantially improves the heat transfer effectiveness of the disclosed system.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a computing device, within which a conventional cooling system for cooling a graphics processing unit is incorporated.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a computing device, within which an improved cooling system for cooling a graphics processing unit is incorporated, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is an isometric view illustrating one embodiment of an improved cooling system, according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a computing device 200, within which an improved cooling system 250 for cooling a graphics processing unit (GPU) 216 is incorporated, according to one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Computing device 200 may be any type of computing device, including, without limitation, a desktop computer, server, laptop computer, palm-sized computer, personal digital assistant, tablet computer, game console, cellular telephone, computer-based simulator and the like.
  • cooling system 250 is configured to be coupled to GPU 216 in lieu of a conventional cooling system, such as cooling system 118 of FIG. 1 , and includes, without limitation, a mounting plate (not shown), a passive heat transport device 252 and a heat exchanger 254.
  • Passive heat transport device 252 is coupled at a first end 251 to GPU 216 and is adapted to extend away from GPU 216 in a direction toward system fan 210.
  • passive heat transport device 252 may be coupled to GPU 216 using the mounting plate.
  • passive heat transport device 252 is routed towards system fan 210 through a cut-out in graphics card 202.
  • passive heat transport device 252 may be routed towards system fan 210 by "looping" passive heat transport device 252 around an edge of graphics card 202.
  • Heat exchanger 254 is coupled to a second end 253 of passive heat transport device 252 and is further adapted to interface with system fan 210.
  • heat generated by GPU 216 is transferred to first end 251 of passive heat transport device 252.
  • the heat is then transported along the length of passive heat transport device 252 to second end 253, where the heat is transferred to heat exchanger 254.
  • System fan 210 then draws air through heat exchanger 254, causing the heat transferred to heat exchanger 254 to dissipate through the back of computing device 200, into the outside environment.
  • cooling system 250 removes heat generated by GPU 216 with system fan 220, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated fan.
  • Graphics card 202 and system fan 210 may have any relative locations, so long as cooling system 250 is able to function as intended.
  • FIG. 3 is an isometric view illustrating one embodiment of an improved cooling system 300, according to the present invention. Similar to cooling system 250 of FIG. 2, cooling system 300 may be adapted for use in any type of appropriate computing device. As shown, cooling system 300 may include, without limitation, a mounting plate 306, a passive heat transport element 302 and a heat exchanger 304. In one embodiment, mounting plate 306 is adapted to be coupled to a GPU, such as GPU 216 of FIG. 2, with care being taken to ensure adequate thermal and mechanical contact between mounting plate 306 and the GPU. In an alternative embodiment, mounting plate 306 may be coupled to both the GPU and to one or more memory chips mounted on the PCB. In yet another embodiment, cooling system 300 may comprise a second mounting plate (not shown), wherein mounting plate 306 is coupled to the GPU and the second mounting plate is coupled to a memory chip.
  • a second mounting plate not shown
  • Passive heat transport device 302 is coupled at a first end 301 to mounting plate 300.
  • passive heat transport device 302 comprises a pair of heat pipes.
  • passive heat transport device 302 may comprise any type of heat transport device that will enable cooling system 300 to operate as intended.
  • passive heat transport device 302 may comprise a thermo-siphon, a heat pipe or any device that can transfer heat from one location to another without using moving parts.
  • Heat exchanger 304 is coupled to a second end 303 of passive heat transport device 302 and is adapted to interface with the system fan of a computing device, such as system fan 210 of FIG. 2.
  • the heat exchanger 304 comprises a plurality of stacked fins.
  • the heat exchanger 304 may comprise an extrusion, skived or cast heatsink, among others, or may comprise a plurality of plate fins individually mounted, for example, by bonding or press fitting, directly to second end 303 of passive heat transport device 302.
  • passive heat transport device 302 and heat exchanger 304 may be formed as one integrated unit.
  • Cooling system 300 offers several advantages over conventional cooling systems, such as cooling system 118 of FIG.1. First, using the system fan in lieu of a dedicated fan results in a more reliable cooling system 300, because the system fan is far more robust, and less prone to failure, than a typical dedicated fan.
  • cooling system 300 increases the cooling capacity of cooling system 300, which enables cooling system 300 to transfer heat away from the GPU more efficiently than conventional cooling systems.
  • the heat transfer area, A, of heat exchanger 304 can be substantially larger than the heat transfer area of a conventional cooling system, since the size of heat exchanger 304 is not limited by envelope constraints typically associated with graphics cards (because cooling system 300 is no longer part of a graphics card).
  • the heat transfer area of heat exchanger 304 may be configured to be upwards of approximately 60 to 350 percent larger than the heat transfer area of conventional cooling system 118 of FIG.1.
  • the heat transfer coefficient h for cooling system 300 is larger than the heat transfer coefficient for a conventional cooling system, because cooling system 300 relies on the much larger system fan, which generates far greater air flow than typical dedicated fans used with conventional cooling systems.
  • T sin is the temperature of the heat exchanger element of the cooling system and T air is the temperature of the air flowing through the heat exchanger.
  • T air is the temperature of the air flowing through the heat exchanger.
  • cooling system 300 does not include a dedicated fan and generally has fewer moving parts, cooling system 300 produces substantially less noise than a conventional cooling system.
  • cooling system 300 may be used to cool any type of processor.
  • cooling system 300 may be used to cool a central processing unit.
  • cooling system 250 is used to cool an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
  • ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
  • the present invention represents a significant advancement in the field of processor cooling.
  • a system incorporating the improved cooling system described herein will dissipate heat with greater efficiency than prior art cooling system designs.
  • the improved cooling system functions with heightened reliability.
  • the reduction or elimination of moving parts in the improved cooling system will substantially reduce the amount of noise produced during operation.

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One embodiment of a system for efficiently cooling a processor includes a mounting plate configured to be thermally coupled to the processor, a passive heat transport device thermally coupled to the mounting plate and a heat exchanger coupled to the passive heat transport device.

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SYSTEM FOR EFFICIENTLY COOLING A PROCESSOR
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates generally to computer hardware and relates more particularly to a system for efficiently cooling a processor.
DESCRIPTION OF THE BACKGROUND ART
[0002] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a computing device 100, within which a conventional cooling system 118 for cooling a graphics processing unit (GPU) 116 is incorporated. As shown, computing device 100 includes a housing 101 , within which a motherboard 104 resides. Mounted on motherboard 104 are a central processing unit (CPU) 106, a processor cooler 108 for cooling CPU 106, a system fan 110 for removing heat from computing device 100 and one or more peripheral component interface (PCI) cards 112, each interfaced with a slot located in the back part of housing 101. Motherboard 104 further incorporates a graphics card 102 that enables computing device 100 to rapidly process graphics related data for graphics intensive applications such as gaming applications. Graphics card 102 comprises a printed circuit board (PCB) upon which a plurality of circuit components (not shown), such as memory chips and the like, are mounted. In addition, graphics card 00 includes GPU 116, mounted to one face of graphics card 102, for processing graphics related data.
[0003] Because the computational requirements of GPU 116 are typically quite substantial, GPU 116 tends to generate a large amount of heat during operation. If the generated heat is not properly dissipated, the performance of GPU 116 typically degrades. For this reason, cooling system 118, which is configured to remove heat from GPU 6, is coupled to GPU 116. Although not shown in FIG. 1, cooling system 118 typically includes a dedicated fan configured to force air through a plurality of air channels disposed along a surface of cooling system 118 that is coupled to GPU 116 (also referred to as the "heat transfer surface area") and into an outside environment. The air flow through these channels causes the heat generated by GPU 116 to be dissipated into the outside environment.
[0004] One drawback to using cooling system 118 is that the size of cooling system 118 is limited by envelope constraints. Specifically, the surface area of graphics card 102 that is allotted to cooling system 118 is limited, and accelerated graphics processor (AGP) chip specifications further restrict cooling system size by curtailing the height of cooling system 118 off of graphics card 102. Size constraints on cooling system 18 limit the size of the heat transfer surface area of cooling system 118 and the size of the dedicated fan, thereby limiting the heat transfer effectiveness of cooling system 118.
[0005] Another drawback is that the size of the dedicated fan within cooling system 118 is also limited by envelope constraints, thereby limiting airflow over the heat transfer surface area of cooling system 118 and further inhibiting the heat transfer effectives of cooling system 118.
[0006] Yet another drawback of cooling system 118 is that the failure rate of the dedicated fan may be quite high. Since cooling system 118 typically is a component of graphics card 102, failure of the dedicated fan usually necessitates replacing graphics card 102. This requirement not only decreases the reliability of graphics card 102, but also is costly and time consuming.
[0007] In addition, during operation the dedicated fan tends to produce a substantial amount of unwanted acoustic noise, which is annoying to users of computing device 100.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] One embodiment of a system for cooling a processor includes a mounting plate configured to be thermally coupled to the processor, a passive heat transport device thermally coupled to the mounting plate and a heat exchanger thermally coupled to the passive heat transport device.
[0009] One advantage of the disclosed cooling system is that it uses the system fan of a computing device to draw air through the heat exchanger, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated fan. Further, using the system fan, as opposed to a dedicated fan, also increases airflow through the disclosed cooling system. This, combined with an increased heat transfer area, substantially improves the heat transfer effectiveness of the disclosed system.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0010] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a computing device, within which a conventional cooling system for cooling a graphics processing unit is incorporated.
[0011] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a computing device, within which an improved cooling system for cooling a graphics processing unit is incorporated, according to one embodiment of the present invention; and
[0012] FIG. 3 is an isometric view illustrating one embodiment of an improved cooling system, according to the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0013] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a computing device 200, within which an improved cooling system 250 for cooling a graphics processing unit (GPU) 216 is incorporated, according to one embodiment of the present invention. Computing device 200 may be any type of computing device, including, without limitation, a desktop computer, server, laptop computer, palm-sized computer, personal digital assistant, tablet computer, game console, cellular telephone, computer-based simulator and the like.
[0014] Generally, cooling system 250 is configured to be coupled to GPU 216 in lieu of a conventional cooling system, such as cooling system 118 of FIG. 1 , and includes, without limitation, a mounting plate (not shown), a passive heat transport device 252 and a heat exchanger 254. Passive heat transport device 252 is coupled at a first end 251 to GPU 216 and is adapted to extend away from GPU 216 in a direction toward system fan 210. As described in further detail below in conjunction with FIG.3, passive heat transport device 252 may be coupled to GPU 216 using the mounting plate. In one embodiment, passive heat transport device 252 is routed towards system fan 210 through a cut-out in graphics card 202. In an alternative embodiment, passive heat transport device 252 may be routed towards system fan 210 by "looping" passive heat transport device 252 around an edge of graphics card 202. Heat exchanger 254 is coupled to a second end 253 of passive heat transport device 252 and is further adapted to interface with system fan 210.
[0015] As also described in further detail below in conjunction with FIG. 3, during operation, heat generated by GPU 216 is transferred to first end 251 of passive heat transport device 252. The heat is then transported along the length of passive heat transport device 252 to second end 253, where the heat is transferred to heat exchanger 254. System fan 210 then draws air through heat exchanger 254, causing the heat transferred to heat exchanger 254 to dissipate through the back of computing device 200, into the outside environment. Importantly, cooling system 250 removes heat generated by GPU 216 with system fan 220, thereby eliminating the need for a dedicated fan.
[0016] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the invention is not limited by the relative locations of graphics card 202 and system fan 210 illustrated in FIG. 2. Graphics card 202 and system fan 210 may have any relative locations, so long as cooling system 250 is able to function as intended.
[0017] FIG. 3 is an isometric view illustrating one embodiment of an improved cooling system 300, according to the present invention. Similar to cooling system 250 of FIG. 2, cooling system 300 may be adapted for use in any type of appropriate computing device. As shown, cooling system 300 may include, without limitation, a mounting plate 306, a passive heat transport element 302 and a heat exchanger 304. In one embodiment, mounting plate 306 is adapted to be coupled to a GPU, such as GPU 216 of FIG. 2, with care being taken to ensure adequate thermal and mechanical contact between mounting plate 306 and the GPU. In an alternative embodiment, mounting plate 306 may be coupled to both the GPU and to one or more memory chips mounted on the PCB. In yet another embodiment, cooling system 300 may comprise a second mounting plate (not shown), wherein mounting plate 306 is coupled to the GPU and the second mounting plate is coupled to a memory chip.
[0018] Passive heat transport device 302 is coupled at a first end 301 to mounting plate 300. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, passive heat transport device 302 comprises a pair of heat pipes. In alternative embodiments, passive heat transport device 302 may comprise any type of heat transport device that will enable cooling system 300 to operate as intended. For example, passive heat transport device 302 may comprise a thermo-siphon, a heat pipe or any device that can transfer heat from one location to another without using moving parts.
[0019] Heat exchanger 304 is coupled to a second end 303 of passive heat transport device 302 and is adapted to interface with the system fan of a computing device, such as system fan 210 of FIG. 2. In the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 3, the heat exchanger 304 comprises a plurality of stacked fins. In alternative embodiments, the heat exchanger 304 may comprise an extrusion, skived or cast heatsink, among others, or may comprise a plurality of plate fins individually mounted, for example, by bonding or press fitting, directly to second end 303 of passive heat transport device 302. In yet another alternative embodiment, passive heat transport device 302 and heat exchanger 304 may be formed as one integrated unit.
[0020] Cooling system 300 offers several advantages over conventional cooling systems, such as cooling system 118 of FIG.1. First, using the system fan in lieu of a dedicated fan results in a more reliable cooling system 300, because the system fan is far more robust, and less prone to failure, than a typical dedicated fan.
[0021] In addition, using the system fan increases the cooling capacity of cooling system 300, which enables cooling system 300 to transfer heat away from the GPU more efficiently than conventional cooling systems. One reason for this increase is that the heat transfer area, A, of heat exchanger 304 can be substantially larger than the heat transfer area of a conventional cooling system, since the size of heat exchanger 304 is not limited by envelope constraints typically associated with graphics cards (because cooling system 300 is no longer part of a graphics card). For example, the heat transfer area of heat exchanger 304 may be configured to be upwards of approximately 60 to 350 percent larger than the heat transfer area of conventional cooling system 118 of FIG.1. Furthermore, the heat transfer coefficient h for cooling system 300 is larger than the heat transfer coefficient for a conventional cooling system, because cooling system 300 relies on the much larger system fan, which generates far greater air flow than typical dedicated fans used with conventional cooling systems.
[0022] Heat flow rate Q is calculated according to the following equation: β = ΛA(T sink - T air) (EON. 1)
where, T sin is the temperature of the heat exchanger element of the cooling system and T air is the temperature of the air flowing through the heat exchanger. As discussed above, since A and h are much larger for cooling system 300 than for a conventional cooling system (and if ΔT is approximately the same), the heat flow rate Q is substantially increased when using cooling system 300. The increased heat flow rate Q further results in cooling system 300 having an improved heat transfer efficiency, θsa, relative to conventional cooling systems. As persons skilled in the art will recognize, heat transfer efficiency, θsa, may be calculated according to the following equation: 8sa = (T si> - T ir) (°c/watt) (EQN. 2)
(*) where, a smaller value for θsa indicates increased efficiency and therefore is more desirable. Again, the larger heat transfer area, A, and heat transfer coefficient, h, cause cooling system 300 to have a greater heat flow rate, Q, and, consequently, an improved efficiency as well (as evidenced by the smaller value of θ Sa)- Or, where Q s fixed, the improved efficiency will result in lower T sink -T air-
[0023] Simulations comparing improved cooling system 300 with a conventional cooling system show that improved cooling system 300 may be approximately three times more efficient than the conventional cooling system. In addition, simulations also show that improved cooling system 300 can cool a GPU to temperatures that are upwards of 25% percent lower than temperatures achieved with the conventional cooling system, for a fixed Q .
[0024] Finally, because cooling system 300 does not include a dedicated fan and generally has fewer moving parts, cooling system 300 produces substantially less noise than a conventional cooling system.
[0025] In addition to the foregoing, persons skilled in the art will understand that, in alternative embodiments, cooling system 300 may be used to cool any type of processor. For example, in one embodiment, cooling system 300 may be used to cool a central processing unit. In an alternative embodiment, cooling system 250 is used to cool an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC).
[0026] Thus, the present invention represents a significant advancement in the field of processor cooling. By enabling a greater flow of heat away from the GPU, a system incorporating the improved cooling system described herein will dissipate heat with greater efficiency than prior art cooling system designs. Furthermore, by relying on a system fan to draw air over a heat transfer surface, in lieu of a dedicated fan, the improved cooling system functions with heightened reliability. In addition, the reduction or elimination of moving parts in the improved cooling system will substantially reduce the amount of noise produced during operation.
[0027] Although the invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments, persons skilled in the art will understand that various modifications and changes may be made thereto without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. The foregoing description and drawings are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.

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1. A system for cooling a processor, the system comprising: a passive heat transport device having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to be thermally coupled to the processor; and a heat exchanger thermally coupled to the second end of the passive heat transport device.
2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the passive heat transfer device comprises a heat pipe.
3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the passive heat transfer device comprises a thermo-siphon.
4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the passive heat transfer device comprises an electro-kinetic pump.
5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the passive heat transport device and the heat exchanger comprise a single integrated element.
6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger is an extrusion heatsink.
7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger is a stacked fin heatsink.
8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger is a skived heatsink.
9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger is a cast heatsink.
10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the heat exchanger comprises a plurality of plate fins coupled to the passive heat transport device.
11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the heat-exchanger is adapted to be coupled to a system fan of a computing device.
12. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a mounting plate adapted to couple the first end of the passive heat transport device to the processor.
13. The system of claim 12, wherein the mounting plate is further configured to be thermally coupled to one or more memory chips.
14. The system of claim 12, further comprising a second mounting plate configured to couple the passive heat transport device to a memory chip.
15. The system of claim 1, wherein the processor comprises a graphics processing unit.
16. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processor comprises an application specific integrated circuit or a central processing unit.
17. A system for cooling a processor used in a computing device, the system comprising: a passive heat transport device having a first end and a second end, the first end thermally coupled to the processor; and a heat exchanger thermally coupled to the second end of the passive heat transport device and interfaced to a system fan of the computing device.
18. The system of claim 17, wherein the system fan is used to draw air through the heat exchanger, causing heat generated by the processor to be dissipated into an outside environment.
19. The system of claim 17, further comprising a mounting plate coupling the first end of the passive heat transport device to the processor.
20. The system of claim 17, further comprising a second mounting plate thermally coupling the passive heat transport device to a memory chip.
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