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Why do computers need to be cold?

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Electronic chips move electrons through microscopic channels. The more calculations per second, the faster the electrons have to move. A great deal of heat results from all this electron flow, and if not cooled, this heat literally cooks the memory and processor chips, melting the chip-cases and burning the circuitry. That is why fans are available for the processors, cards, and they even make extra fans that can be added to the computer case.

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