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Which solution should be used to clean a CPU and a heat sink?
isopropyl alcohol
What should be used to clean the base of the CPU heat sink prior to reinstallation?
isopropyll alcohol
When upgrading a CPU what must be applied between the new CPU and the heat sink fan?
Thermal grease to allow heat to transfer to the heat sink.
What is the best way to apply thermal compound when reseating a CPU?
Clean the CPU and the base of the heat sink with isopropyl alcohol before applying the thermal compound.
How do you cool CPU?
With a heat sink and fan.
What goes between a CPU and heat sink?
Heatsink compount or special heat pad. The reason for this is to form a tight thermal bond between the processor (CPU = Central Processing Unit) and heatsink for the best transfer of heat away from the CPU.
What is the main function of the UPS?
what is the function of the heat sink fan? *well the CPU generates heat and in order for the CPU to remain in a safe temperature zone a haet sink is added on top of the CPU.
Why is it important to double-check the bottom of the heat sink before attaching it to the CPU socket?
It is important to double check the bottom of heat sink before attaching it to the CPU socket so as to ensure proper insulation. This one of the basic safety precautions in connecting a CPU.
Which objects will be touching thermal paste?
Heat sink and CPU
What is normally applied to the heat sink of a CPU to insure good heat?
Thermal compound is usually applied to a CPU's heat sink to allow heat from the CPU to be transferred to the heat sink more effectively. The most commonly used brand by PC enthusiasts is Arctic Silver 5, a silver-based compound that transfers heat extremely well due to it's metallic base.
What does heat sink do?
It helps conduct heat away from the object on which it is placed. Without the heat sink, a computer CPU would get too hot to function.
What are the metal fins on top of the CPU called?
Its called a heat sink
