>> A friend sent me this link, I'm sure some of you will get 
>> a kick out of it.
>>
>> http://www.engadget.com/2008/02/29/msi-ecolution-motherboard-transforms-chip-heat-into-fan-power/


Given the claimed 70% efficiency the processor must be 
running at at around 1200 C if they are getting close to 
Carnot efficiency and preferably 'somewhat more'. That's one 
hot processor they have there. Presumably it's using a SiC 
process to avoid the need for mastering liquid phase or 
magic vapour phase with particulates computing.

Apart from the efficiency claim it is a viable idea but most 
unlikely to be a useful or economic one.



        Russell



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