heatspreader
Heat distribution plate
A heatspreader is a component that distributes thermal energy across a larger surface area to improve cooling efficiency.
In computers, heatspreaders are metal plates covering processor chips or RAM modules, transferring heat to heatsinks or open air: The copper heatspreader helps keep the CPU from overheating.
The term appears as one word or two.
Main computing chip
- thermal pasteConductive cooling interface material
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- overclockRun beyond specs
- dieStop being alive
chipset · GPU · copper · nickel-plated · socket · TIM · silicon · solder
Electronic component substrate
- circuit boardElectronics interconnection substrate
- LEDSemiconductor that glows
- voltage regulatorControls electrical potential levels
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
solder joint · component · substrate · power supply · dissipation · diode · capacitor · module
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- kilnOven for hardening clay
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
- laminationBonding sheets together
molding · platen · curing · processing · distribution · metalworking · welding · forging
CPU
Main computing chip
- thermal pasteConductive cooling interface material
- processorComponent that executes instructions
- overclockRun beyond specs
die · chipset · GPU · copper · nickel-plated · socket · TIM · silicon · solder · benchmark
PCB
Electronic component substrate
- circuit boardElectronics interconnection substrate
- LEDSemiconductor that glows
- voltage regulatorControls electrical potential levels
amplifier · solder joint · component · substrate · power supply · dissipation · diode · capacitor · module
furnace
Enclosed heat-producing structure
- kilnOven for hardening clay
- manufacturingIndustrial product creation
- pressingRequiring immediate attention
lamination · molding · platen · curing · processing · distribution · metalworking · welding · forging · tempering
pan
Shallow cooking vessel
- griddleFlat metal cooking surface
- diffuserDevice that scatters evenly
- inductionFormal admission process
stovetop · hot spots · burner · trivet · skillet · cast iron · clad · base plate · wok ring · gas range
heatspreaderinsulator
Substance resisting energy flow
thermal barrier · insulation · heat source · heating element · thermal blanket
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