Heat Sink
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Heat Sink · N/A · 散热器 · heet sink · heatsink · CPU cooler passive · Hardware · cooling · cpu · pcHardwareheatsink CPU cooler passive/heet sink/
Also known as: heatsink, CPU cooler passive
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
A heat sink is a metal component that draws heat away from chips like CPUs and GPUs so they do not overheat under load.
Real-World Example
A desktop CPU usually sits under a heat sink and fan assembly to stay within safe temperatures.
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