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t cht lk workload , especially in tropical climates , what is it about liquid cooling specifically that makes it a better option ?

t cht lk workload , especially in tropical climates , what is it about liquid cooling specifically that makes it a better option ?

Well , firstly , because liquid cooling uses fluids , it has higher thermal transfer properties . That makes it up to 3,000 times more effective at cooling high-density racks than air . Furthermore , liquid cooling enables a lower PUE for a large data centre , reducing overall power consumption , which doesn ' t just reduce costs but is also better for the environment .
Liquid cooling has long been used for Super Computers and gaming applications , proving its credentials as an enabler of enhanced energy efficiency , performance and scalability .
Navigating challenges
However , deploying liquid cooling poses challenges , particularly since data centers designed for air cooling will need to undergo at least some structural
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