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You must be referring to the CPU heatsink/fan assembly. Modern CPUs generate so much heat that it is necessary to provide cooling in order to prevent damage. The heat sink is a metal piece which mounts directly on top of the CPU, through physical contact the heatsink draws heat from the CPU into itself. The top of the heatsink is designed to have as much surface area as possible in order to maximize heat dispersal.
Usually a fan is then mounted on top of the heatsink in order to further increase its cooling ability.
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Why is a CPU?
A CPU is basically a brain CPU stands for C entral P rocessing U nit Every thing is processed at this thing or chip
How does the CPU communicate with a device?
There is no such thing as a CPU Drive. If you meant "What does a CPU communicate with", then the answer is everything inside your computer.
Which new technology protects a CPU from heat damage by slowing down the clock rate on the CPU?
It is possible to under clock the CPU through the system BIOS. this slows the CPU, but helps protect from heat damage. Some types of software applications can also change the clock.
How powerful were old CPU how big?
they were as big as a cafeteria and as powerful as a pocket computer.
How many things can a CPU do at one time?
A CPU can do one thing per processor that the computer contains
What protects a tapeworm?
nothing it just sits there like a baby the only thing that protects itis you
What is the normal temp for a CPU?
The temperature at the CPU varies from CPU to CPU, the best thing to do is to find your CPU model at Intel or AMD (more likely) look at the specs. and should tell you the maximum temperature it can handle
What website can you go to for a free CPU?
um...... there's is no site for a free CPU that's the main thing in a computer that runs it there is no way you can get a free CPU hope that helped you
Is CPU considered to be data processor?
Data run's through a processor CPU = Core Processing Unit but yes CPU is the same thing as a Processor or ''Data Processor''
What thing located in space protects the earth and from what?
the ozone layer protects the earth from the suns harsh rays
What protects the flower bud?
a small leaf like thing called a sepal
Is there a suit which protects you from lava?
NO. There is no such thing as a space suit that protects you from lava if it is made of medal it would melt thur it
