Technical Terms - Hardware (A-Z) - Heat Sink

What is the purpose of a heat sink in a computer CPU?

• Increase processor speed

• Prevent overheating

• Enhance graphics performance

• Improve internet connection

What material is a heat sink typically made out of?

• Plastic

• Glass

• Zinc

• Aluminum

What is the function of the 'fins' on a heat sink?

• Improve aesthetics

• Generate electricity

• Spread heat over a larger area

• Increase weight

What is the purpose of the fan in a heat sink and fan combination?

• Improve internet connection

• Cool the air surrounding the heat sink

• Increase processor speed

• Reduce noise

Which component could overheat and destroy itself if not kept in check?

• RAM

• Hard drive

• Motherboard

• Processor

What is the thermal material used to attach the heat sink to the processor?

• Plastic

• Glass

• Copper

• Aluminum

What configuration is referred to as a heat sink and fan combination?

Which type of processor has heat sinks become commonplace in?

• Video card processors

• RAM processors

• Hard drive processors

• Motherboard processors

What happens if a processor overheats?

• It slows down

• It shuts down automatically

• It increases in speed

• It explodes

What is the purpose of dissipating heat from the processor?

• To prevent overheating

• To increase energy consumption

• To improve processor speed

• To reduce weight