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Computer Hardware Heat Dispersal 17-19 of 19
Computer Hardware Heat Dispersal 17-19 of 19
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H E AT S I N K
Use to expand the
surface area of small
chips
Made from Aluminum
Passive heats sinks
100% reliable
Active heat sinks use
electricity, and use a
built in fan.
FA N S
Can be used on top of
heat sinks
Draw cold air in, blows hot
air out.
Different sizes to cope
with demands of system
Can be noisy depending
on the fan speed.
Can be powered by the
motherboard or the PSU