heatsinks
CPU cooling fins
Heatsinks are metal components designed to absorb and dissipate heat from electronic devices, preventing overheating.
They typically have fins or ridges to maximize surface area for heat transfer: The CPU heatsink keeps the processor from throttling under heavy load.
Heatsinks work passively through conduction and convection, often paired with fans for active cooling.
Swimming appendages
- aluminumElement thirteen
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- extrusionPushing through a die
- surface areaMeasure of outer boundary
passive · active · fanless · profile · mounting · baseplate · nickel plating · anodized
Heat transfer through contact
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- BTUHeat measurement abbreviation
- wattsPower measurement units
ambient · dissipation · coefficient · equilibrium · gradient · mass · CFM · efficiency
Main computing chip
- GPUVisual processing hardware
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- thermal pasteConductive cooling interface material
- fanAdmirer or air mover
airflow · overclocking · motherboard · chipset · graphics card · server · gaming PC · BIOS
Relating to motor vehicles
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
- telecommunicationsRemote signal transmission technology
- medical devicesTools for patient care
- audio equipmentDevices for reproducing sound
projector · laser · 3D printer · networking · router · switch · satellite · avionics
Semiconductor that glows
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- voltage regulatorControls electrical potential levels
- diodeOne-way semiconductor
rectifier · inverter · soldering · PCB · circuit board · enclosure · industrial · embedded
fins
Swimming appendages
surface area · passive · active · fanless · profile · mounting · baseplate · nickel plating · anodized · skived
conduction
Heat transfer through contact
- convectionHeat transfer via motion
- radiationEnergy propagation through space
- BTUHeat measurement abbreviation
watts · ambient · dissipation · coefficient · equilibrium · gradient · mass · CFM · efficiency
CPU
Main computing chip
- GPUVisual processing hardware
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- thermal pasteConductive cooling interface material
fan · airflow · overclocking · motherboard · chipset · graphics card · server · gaming PC · BIOS · throttling
automotive
Relating to motor vehicles
- aerospaceAtmosphere plus outer void
- telecommunicationsRemote signal transmission technology
- medical devicesTools for patient care
audio equipment · projector · laser · 3D printer · networking · router · switch · satellite · avionics · welding
LED
Semiconductor that glows
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- transistorSemiconductor signal switch
- voltage regulatorControls electrical potential levels
diode · rectifier · inverter · soldering · PCB · circuit board · enclosure · industrial · embedded · controller
heatsinksheat sources
Things emitting thermal energy
heating elements · heaters · heat lamps · burners · furnaces