Currently, there is limited specific information available about the noise differences between the cooling systems of the DGX Spark and the DGX Station. However, we can infer some details based on their designs and purposes:
DGX Station Cooling System
The DGX Station uses a liquid cooling system to keep its GPUs within the required operating temperatures. This system is designed to be efficient and provides better noise abatement compared to air cooling systems, allowing for "whisper-quiet operation" under normal conditions[8]. However, issues such as pump malfunction can lead to noise, as reported in some cases where the pump makes rattling sounds due to potential air intrusion or mechanical failure[2][5].DGX Spark Cooling System
Information on the DGX Spark's cooling system is not as detailed as the DGX Station's. The DGX Spark is part of NVIDIA's full-stack AI platform, optimized for a desktop form factor with the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip[9]. While specific noise characteristics of its cooling system are not mentioned, it is likely designed to be efficient and quiet, given its desktop orientation and the emphasis on performance and efficiency in AI workloads.Noise Comparison
Without specific noise level data for the DGX Spark, a direct comparison is challenging. However, the DGX Station's liquid cooling system is generally quieter than traditional air cooling systems, and any noise issues are typically related to pump malfunctions rather than the cooling system itself[5][8]. The DGX Spark, being a more recent and compact AI-focused system, might be designed with similar noise reduction in mind, but specific details on its cooling system's noise performance are not available.In general, liquid cooling systems like those in the DGX Station are designed to be quieter than air cooling systems, but any noise differences between the DGX Spark and DGX Station would depend on the specific cooling system designs and implementations, which are not fully detailed in the available information.
Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpcfylfPdkU
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/watercooling/comments/1it9rzf/nvidia_dgx_station_a100s_overheating/
[3] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx-superpod/design-guides/dgx-superpod-data-center-design-h100/latest/sound.html
[4] https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/aio-cooler-pump-is-making-weird-noise-how-do-i-resolve-this.3524216/
[5] https://docs.nvidia.com/dgx/pdf/DGX-Station-User-Guide.pdf
[6] https://ghsitefinitytesting.blob.core.windows.net/atg-cms-work/docs/default-source/pdf-downloads/manuals/463555dgdgxpilotignitioniommarch2006-(1).pdf?sfvrsn=6131ebae_9
[7] https://www.reddit.com/r/iBUYPOWER/comments/k4rccf/clicking_noise_coming_from_cooling_systemany/
[8] https://images.nvidia.com/content/newsletters/email/pdf/DGX-Station-WP.pdf
[9] https://nvidianews.nvidia.com/news/nvidia-announces-dgx-spark-and-dgx-station-personal-ai-computers