I can't find any decent drink cooler and I always wanted one. So I want to
make one, something like this:

* Consists of one or more Peltier elements.
* Hot side of the element is connected to a good, cheap, CPU heatsink and
fan.
* Goal is to cool to 1 - 3 degrees C.

* Power consumption is not an issue. Really want to hit that 1 - 3 degree C
target.
* Size: should be reasonably sized to fit on a desk beside the computer.
* Noise isn't too much of a concern. Most CPU cooling fans are pretty quiet
anyway and offer great cooling.

* The top of the cooler would probably just consist of a metal plate where =
a
drinking glass or a metal beer can would sit. As for metal cans, the heat
removal would be more than enough to keep the drink cool. As for glass
drinking cups, I'd certainly hope that the rate of heat removal is greater
or equal to the rate of heat gained by the drink. Thoughts on this?

* Should the Peltier element be "temperature controlled"?

Anyone have any idea where I can get cheap Peltier elements in various
sizes?

Any other ideas to keep a drink cool while on the desk?
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