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The heat sink compound is a mechanical component usually made of copper or aluminium or other heat conductive material. It's main purpose is a passive cooling of a body it is attached to, usually a computer chip or processor. It do not require any mechanical parts or power and significantly reduce the noise level.

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What is normally applied to the heat sink of a CPU to insure good heat?

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What should you use to remove thermal compound from heat sink and processor when replacing the heat sink?

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What is the purpose of the heat sink on a processor?

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What is the function of a processor heat sink?

To sink the heat.


A heat sink is a device to improve the purity of the electrons in an electrical circuit?

There is no such thing as the "purity of electrons". A heat sink is used to keep a device reasonably cold.


Why the heat sink is always used in power electronics converters?

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How does a heat sink work in the power supply?

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Is water a type of heat sink?

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