CICC: Rubin GPU May Propel the Adoption of Microchannel Liquid Cooling Tech, Bolstering the Case for Liquid Cooling Cost Escalation
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NVIDIA is urging its supply chain partners to innovate and develop Microchannel Liquid Cold Plates (MLCP) as a solution to the escalating cooling demands stemming from the increased power consumption of its AI GPU chips. Reports indicate that the power draw of NVIDIA's forthcoming Rubin GPU, packaged individually, will soar beyond 2000W. This figure significantly outstrips the cooling capabilities of current liquid cold plate designs, compelling a technological shift towards microchannel-based cooling systems. MLCP technology integrates components like vapor chambers and liquid cold plates via intricately etched, micrometer-scale water channels. This integration substantially boosts cooling efficiency, though it comes at the cost of a more intricate manufacturing process and higher production expenses. As the use of microchannel cold plates is projected to rise, the rationale for inflationary trends within the AIDC (Artificial Intelligence Data Center) liquid cooling sector gains further traction, potentially reshaping the supply chain dynamics. Domestic liquid cooling industry players, including traditional Vapor Chamber (VC) manufacturers, liquid cooling module producers, radiator makers, and 3D printing specialists, are poised to reap the benefits.