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Nvidia's Rubin platform, unveiled at CES 2026, introduces 100% liquid cooling to server chassis to accommodate the GB200 platform's unprecedented power density of over 120kW. This shift from air-cooled designs addresses the challenges faced by existing datacenter infrastructures, which struggle with thermal management and operational costs associated with high-density configurations. The transition necessitates a significant overhaul in engineering practices, emphasizing fluid dynamics to meet the evolving demands of AI server technologies.