1
Q
Heat Sink
A
Metal device used to draw heat away from electronic components such as the computer’s processor
2
Q
Thermal compound
A
Substance applied between the electronic component (such as a processor) and the heat sink to aid in heat transfer
3
Q
Passive Heat Sink
A
Heat sink with no additional components that depends on air flow through the system for cooling
4
Q
Active Heat Sink
A
Heat sink with a fan added designed to facilitate maximum cooling
