Comment on Half as Hot
rain_worl@lemmy.world 2 weeks agoperhaps it cuts generated temperature in half, ie idle cpu is 50C, stock 70C, and aftermarket 60C
Comment on Half as Hot
rain_worl@lemmy.world 2 weeks agoperhaps it cuts generated temperature in half, ie idle cpu is 50C, stock 70C, and aftermarket 60C
fallingcats@discuss.tchncs.de 2 weeks ago
That’s not how it works, an “idle” CPU is already generating a not insignificant amount of heat. That why you measure the difference against ambiant air if you’re at all serious about it.
neatchee@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
For anyone questioning this logic, try running your “idle” CPU without a heatsink of any kind.