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Do you mean does it have to run/spin?
Yes, it is very important that this fan works otherwise the core will get too hot. if it gets too hot, you risk damaging (melting) components. most computers have a sensor that will shut off the computer if it gets to hot, but to be on the safe side, i wouldn't use the computer until the fan is replaced.
However, there is the possibility that you are using a passive cooling setup if your computer is fairly old (more than 5 years) in which case, there shouldn't be a fan so its not a problem as long as it has been running fine up until now.
Or, you could have a water cooling setup but if you have to ask about the fan, you probably don't have it water cooled
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What does the CPU fan unit do in a computer?
The fan unit helps keep the critical components of the computer cool to prevent overheating (i.e. processor, hard drive, motherboard, etc). The processor is especially susceptible to overheating and can actually melt a little if it gets too hot, ruining the processor and the entire computer.
Where is the processor fixed on in computer a) fan b) chipboard c) motherboard expansion slot?
The answer is the motherboard.
Does a computer with a fast processor work faster in general and download stuff faster?
A computer with a fast processor will work faster, but will not have a noticeable effect on your download speeds.
What is the cause of a computer processor cooling fan failure besides the fan motor failing could the mother board have failed?
Dust and dirt are the most common cause, but yes, the MB power or fan control could also be the problem.
What component is under the fan and heat sink?
A central processing unit (CPU), is under the fan and heat sink. The processor creates a lot of heat as it works, and would soon burn-out if not cooled.
What is the purpose of the copper or aluminum between a processor and the fan on a computer motherboard?
The heat sink absorbs the heat from the processor and then the fan disperses the heat.
How hot should your processor get?
There is a certain operating range for each type of processor. As long as you install the proper heatsink and fan, your processor should never overheat. If you plan to overclock your processor, (make it work faster than it's really intended to) then you need to take the necessary steps to keep it cool. Such steps can include adding a bigger heatsink, a faster fan, and/or adding liquid cooled hoses to it.
What is work processor?
processor and main memory
What are the two major components of a processor cooler assembly?
fan and heatsink
What is the speed for processor fan?
cpu fan speed of 3590 RPM normal(CPU 73c)
Is amd a loud processor?
Processors themselves don't make any noise; it is the cooling fan. The noise a particular computer puts out can vary by model of processor, brand of cooling fan, size of cooling fan, and age of the cooling fan. As such, there is no definitive answer to your question.
When you buy i5 do you get a heat sink with it?
If you buy a retail boxed processor, yes. You do get a heatsink fan (HSF) with the processor.
What is processor fan?
A computer fan is any fan inside, or attached to, a computer case used for active cooling. Hope its helps :)
The cooler sits on top of the processor and consists of a fan and a heat?
sink
Can run computer without fan of processor?
You can run it until the processor overheats and shuts down which will not take long. Eventually the processor ECU will fail due to overheating and you will be replacing it.
What is the difference between power supply failure VGA card failure and processor fan failure?
The power supply is what provides power for everything in your computer (processor, disk drives, hard drives, fans, etc.). If your power supply fails your computer can't turn on at all (no activity). The VGA card is your graphics card. If the VGA card fails your computer will still turn on but you won't see anything on your monitor (no graphics). The processor fan is the fan that sits on top and cools your main processor. If your processor fan fails and the computer continues to stay on it's likely that you processor will overheat and be ruined. If your main processor is fried your computer will turn on but windows will not boot up and you may see an error message on the screen.
Cooling fan wont come on?
i'm assuming you mean your computer processor fan. If so, replace it. It's dead!
