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It keeps the Cpu cool, any significant heat in the Cpu can cause damage.

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Where is the CPU fan located there are two fans need to know which one to replace when computer says CPU fan not working?

This message is generated by your motherboard's BIOS. The alert is referring to your CPU Cooler's fan which is located towards the top of your motherboard. There could be a smaller fan located in the middle section of your motherboard but that is your Northbridge chipset. It’s also possible someone has plugged in a case fan into your CPU fan header (the power plug for your CPU fan) so be sure to check your case fans as well.


Can a computer case fan run off of a cars 12v dc line?

Yes, no problem.


Is a computer fan input or output?

Both, depending which fan you mean, as most computers will have several. Generally speaking the cpu fan blows air down onto the heatsink. The power supply fan blows air out. If you have separate case fans they will probably suck air in, which therefore creates airflow through the case in concert with the power supply fan.


Name six components that are found inside the case of a computer and give a quick explanation of what they do?

The six components that are found inside the case of a computer are; Drive Bays- which is a standard-sized area for adding hardware to a computer, Power Supply- Which is a device that supplies electrical energy to one or more electric loads, Case fan- Which is any fan inside, or attached to, a computer case used for cooling purposes, Video Card- Which is an expansion card which function is to generate output images to a display, Modem- Which is a device that modulates an analog carrier signal to encode digital information, and a Sound Card- Which is an internal computer expansion card that sends the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer.


What component can be easily damaged by the direct spray of compressed air when cleaning the inside the computer case?

cable connectors fan power supply heat sink CPU