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Cooling Systems
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- 1NoteThe flow of current between electronic components generates heat.
- 2NoteIf the heat is not removed, the computer may run more slowly.
- 3NoteIf too much heat builds up, the computer could crash, or components can be damaged.
- 4NoteComputers are kept cool using active and passive cooling solutions.
- 5Active solutionsRequire power.Uses fans inside of a computer case to blow out hot air
- 6passive solutionsDo not need power.
- 7NoteIncreasing the air flow in the computer case allows more heat to be removed.
- 8heat sinkThe CPU generates a lot of heat. To draw heat away from the CPU core, a heat sink is installed on top of it.Has
- 9passive coolingThe heat sink has a large surface area with metal fins to dissipate heat into the surrounding air.
- 10thermal compoundBetween the heat sink and the CPU is a special thermal compound.
The thermal compound increases the efficiency of heat transfer from the CPU to the heat sink by filling any tiny gaps between the two. - 11active cooling.The fan moves heat away from the metal fins of the heatsink.
- 12water-cooling systemComputers with extremely fast CPUs and GPUs.A metal plate is placed over the processor, and water is pumped over the top to collect the heat that the processor generates.
The water is pumped to a radiator to disperse the heat into the air and the water is then recirculated. - 13heat pipecontains liquid that is permanently sealed at the factory and uses a system of cyclic evaporation and condensation.
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- Flashcards on Cooling Systems, created by Nazleena Shaariin on 16/03/2018.
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