The XPC P2 Series proudly wears the
Silent X technology logo. The Silent X
concept is embodied in a number of
discreet Shuttle technologies,
including; A Silent X PSU, Integrated
Cooling Engine (ICE) and
intelligently-engineered airflow
mechanics.
Integrated Cooling Engine (ICE)
Technology
The Integrated Cooling Engine (ICE)
included in the P2 Series has been
purpose designed for the P2-chassis. The
Integrated Cooling Engine uses
convection cooling to transfer heat away
from the processor and other critical
system components. Copper tubing, coated
in nickel and filled with distilled
water provide the conduit through which
heat the radiator, providing both
processor cooling an passes to a
radiator.
Improving on
the standard ICE module that ships with
all G-series XPCs, the P-series ICE
module uses two fans in push-pull to
more efficiently pass cool air over the
ICE radiators fins. This makes it
possible to deliver up to 50CFM. Further
both fans are PWM spec — which means
linear control of the fan speed — and
controllable in BIOS.
Finally,
those familiar with the XPC will notice
that the ICE module has moved to the
front of the case and the airflow has
been redirected to exhaust on the left
side of the machine. A Fan duct channels
the intake airflow to ensure cool air is
used to cool the CPU and a foam duct on
the case makes sure the exhaust directly
exits the case without warming other
components.
Air
Flow
The XPC P2 Series introduces a
revolutionary new approach to airflow
design. Separating the machine into 3
airflow zones:
- CPU
- HDD
- Case
The airflow in the P2-chassis shows
several different intake points designed
to keep cool air continually flowing
over critical components as opposed to
recalculating warm stale air.
Finally, the underside of the
P2-chassis has more air intake points
designed to keep the motherboard cool
and stable. The underside edge is lined
with intake points. Other intake points
are also located on the underside of the
machine to improve motherboard cooling.
Smart Fan
The XPC P2 Series contains a total of
5-cooling fans. These fans are located
in airflow zones noted below:
-
 Two
60mm fans cool the two hard drives
located at the top of the
machine.These fans feature 4-pin
headers, are PWM spec and feature
linear control via BIOS. These fans
are designed to spin slowly at about
1,000 rpm, enough to cool the HDD
but not be heard.
- Two BIOS controlled fans in
push-pull cool the CPU. Again these
fans are PWM spec and designed to
run at low speeds.
- The final fan in the system is a
80mm fan located inside the PSU.
This fan serves to cool the chassis,
motherboard and PSU.
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