A GENERATIONAL LEAP IN COOLING PERFORMANCE

Diagram of a computer case showing hot air recirculation, unused volume, airflow dead zone, with labels pointing to these areas.

Sure, fans bring air in and out of the system, but the heat generated by these components mixes with the intake of others. This creates a huge inefficiency, as each part then takes in hot air generated by the others. The PTERODACTL L1C's unique shape rearranges your typical hardware layout to minimize open spaces, effectively transforming them into usable channels that guide cool air to each component.

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The deficiencies of a traditional system are especially evident when it comes to system cooling. With computer hardware getting hotter with each generation, thermal throttling becomes an issue even in the most robust of gaming setups.

Diagram of computer cooling system with labels indicating air intake and exhaust vents for GPU, CPU, and PSU, along with detailed insets of each vent.

The Individual Aero Channel cooling system delivers advantages from both air and liquid cooling, significantly improving the efficiency of air circulation within the system. Major components, including the CPU, GPU, and power supply, receive their own air 'channels' with direct access to fresh air from outside the system. The heat produced by these heavy hitters is immediately exhausted, assisted by dedicated fans, without mixing with the intake of other components as seen in traditional systems.

2 levels - Partial and complete disassembly

Level 1 - partial disassembly

  • 4 removable compartments

  • Each removable separately held by 2 screws

  • Compartment info

    • GPU housing

    • Upper housing - fan hub

    • Lower housing - storage tray

    • Front guard

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Upper / lower hub removal

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Front guard removal

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GPU chamber removal

Level 2 - complete disassembly

  • Rear frame removal

  • Deep internal access

  • held by 11 screws

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Early prototyping.

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