New Cooling Breakthrough: Fans May Be Gone

Samsung has introduced a new cooling technique for its upcoming Exynos 2600 processor, dubbed Heat Pass Block. The system sits over the chip and supposedly moves heat away more efficiently, potentially cutting temperatures by around 20 %. If accurate, phones could operate at higher internal temperatures without the added noise of conventional fans.

What’s Different?

• Higher Clock Speeds: Samsung claims the new design could allow the Exynos 2600 to reach up to 5 GHz, boosting gaming and video performance.
• Heat Pass Block vs. Fans: Traditional phones rely on tiny fans that can still leave the chip warm and add audible noise. A recent comparison showed a fan‑equipped phone running at 47 °C versus a non‑fan model staying below 39 °C.
• Potential Advantages: If the Heat Pass Block works in real-world scenarios, it could eliminate the need for noisy fans altogether.

Caveats

• Unverified Claims: No field data is available yet, so the temperature reduction and performance gains remain unconfirmed.
• Need for Independent Testing: Tech reviewers will need to validate the system’s effectiveness before declaring fans obsolete.