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A heat sink is a device that draws heat away from electronic components like CPUs to prevent overheating. It works by using thermal contact to absorb heat and transfer it to fins that dissipate it into the surrounding air. Computer systems rely on a combination of heat sinks and cooling fans to keep CPUs between 90-110 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat sinks are usually made of materials like copper or aluminum that conduct heat well and have fin-like protrusions to maximize surface area contact with air for efficient heat dissipation.

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Lecture7

A heat sink is a device that draws heat away from electronic components like CPUs to prevent overheating. It works by using thermal contact to absorb heat and transfer it to fins that dissipate it into the surrounding air. Computer systems rely on a combination of heat sinks and cooling fans to keep CPUs between 90-110 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat sinks are usually made of materials like copper or aluminum that conduct heat well and have fin-like protrusions to maximize surface area contact with air for efficient heat dissipation.

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Lecture7

HEAT SINKER,COOLING
Heat Sink – Definition & Use
 A heat sink is an object that
absorbs and dissipates heat
from another object using
thermal contact (either direct
or radiant).
 Heat sinks are used in a
Computer Processors to keep it
safe from the heat produced by
it as heat can melt its circuit
wires or even whole circuit.
 Fig showing a “Heat Sink” on a
Processor.
CPU Heat Sinks and Cooling Fans
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Since CPUs generate so much heat, computer


systems use a cooling fan to keep temperatures
between 90 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit
Older CPUs used a heat sink, which is a clip-on
device that mounts on top of the CPU and pulls
heat away from it
Today, most cooling fans designed to mount on the
CPU housing also have a heat sink
The combination of heat sink and cooling fan is
sometimes called a cooler

Chapter 3: Understanding the Motherboard, the


CPU, and Troubleshooting Basics
TYPES OF HEAT SINK

Motherboard heat sink Heat Sink for electric motors

Power Cooler
Butterfly Shaped
heat sink
CPU Heat Sink
CONSTRUCTION

A heat sink usually consists of a base


with one or more flat surfaces and an
array of comb or fin-like protrusions to
increase the heat sink's surface area
contacting the air, and thus increasing
the heat dissipation rate.
Heat sinks are made from a good
thermal conductor such as copper or
aluminum alloy.
Cooling Systems

Electronic components
generate heat. Too much heat
can damage components.
A case fan makes the cooling
process more efficient.
A heat sink draws heat away
Case Fan
from the core of the CPU. A fan
on top of the heat sink moves
CPU Fan the heat away from the CPU.
Fans are dedicated to cool the
Graphics-processing unit
(GPU).
Computer Cases

Contain the framework to


support and enclose internal
components of the
computer
Typically made of plastic,
steel, and aluminum
Available in a variety of
styles
The size and layout of a case
is called a form factor
Designed to keep internal
components cool
Helps to prevent damage
from static electricity
Case Selection
Factor Rationale
Two main case models (one for desktop PCs and the other for
Model Type tower PCs). The type of motherboard determines the type of
case. Size and shape must match exactly.
If a computer has many components, it will need more room for
Size airflow to keep the system cool.
Desktop cases allow space conservation in tight areas because
Available the monitor can be placed on top of the unit. The case design
Space may limit the number and size of the components that can be
added.
Match the power rating and connection type of the power supply
Power Supply to the type of motherboard chosen.
There are many case designs to choose from if it is necessary
Appearance to have a case that is attractive.
LED indicators that are mounted on the front of the case can tell
Status Display you if the system is receiving power, when the hard drive is
being used, and when the computer is on standby or sleeping.
All cases have a vent on the power supply. Some cases have
Vents more vents to dissipate an unusual amount of heat.

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