Sterling Engine cooling

[RicheousWeasel]

For those Steampunk enthusiasts out there, I ask what you think of a Sterling Engine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stirling_engines) powered fan system (or even liquid system). The hotter the temperature gets, the faster the engine would move, and hence the cooler it would make things, and since it is a closed system, there would be no air flow noise in a liquid format, and no more than usual if it was hooked up to a fan. The "hot air reservoir" could even be in direct contact with the processor if designed properly.

What do you think?

[RicheousWeasel]

Just to clarify, Sterling engines are also what is used in cryogenic cooling units...

[The Wise Monkey]

It would certainly be an interesting project - take lots of pictures if you decide to go ahead with it!

[RicheousWeasel]

can do