Computer Cooling and Sound Cards
34 entries in the Computer Cooling and Sound Cards compendium.
Computer coolingRemoving waste heat to keep computer components within safe operating temperatures.AMD WraithAMD's family of downdraft CPU coolers for Ryzen and FX CPUs.Annealed pyrolytic graphiteSynthetic graphite with exceptional in-plane heat spreading ability.Arctic SilverPrivately owned developer of thermal compounds and adhesives.Be quiet!German brand focused on noise-minimizing PC cooling and power supply products.Computer fanActive cooling component for drawing air through computer cases and over heatsinks.Computer fan controlBalancing cooling capacity and noise through fan speed management.CPU shimA spacer that stabilizes heatsinks and protects CPU packaging.DeepCoolChinese manufacturer of cooling, cases, and power supplies since 1996.EKWBSlovenian manufacturer of high-end PC water cooling components.GELID SolutionsHong Kong-based designer of coolers, thermal compounds, and accessories.H2Ceramic coolingTwo-stage liquid/TEC hybrid cooling for Dell XPS desktops.Heat pipeA phase-change device that transfers heat with high efficiency.Heat sinkA passive heat exchanger that dissipates heat from electronic devices.Heat spreaderA device that transfers heat from a source to a sink.Immersion coolingSubmerging electronics in dielectric liquid for efficient, fanless cooling.Laptop coolerAn accessory that reduces laptop temperature to prevent overheating.Loop heat pipeTwo-phase heat transfer device using capillary action over long distances.Micro-Star InternationalTaiwanese multinational designer and manufacturer of computer hardware and peripherals.Thermal pasteThermally conductive compound used to improve heat transfer between components.Thermal interface materialMaterial enhancing thermal coupling between heat-producing and heat-dissipating components.Thermal management (electronics)Thermal management improves reliability and prevents premature failure in electronics.Thermally Advantaged ChassisIntel specification for chassis cooling with a Chassis Air Guide.ThermosiphonPassive heat exchange using natural convection, no pump required.UnderclockingReducing clock rate to lower power, heat, and noise.Water blockA plate heat exchanger that transfers heat from components to water.Water coolingWater cooling removes heat via liquid, offering higher thermal conductivity than air.AC'97Audio codec standard for motherboards, modems, and sound cards.Ad Lib, Inc.Canadian maker of the first widely accepted PC sound card.Apple II sound cardsThird-party cards gave the Apple II multi-voice sound it lacked.Aureal SemiconductorAmerican fabless semiconductor company known for A3D and Vortex sound cards.BehringerAudio equipment manufacturer known for synthesizer clones and legal disputes.C-MediaTaiwanese manufacturer of PC audio, USB storage, and wireless audio processors.Covox Speech ThingAn 8-bit parallel-port DAC that brought sound to early PCs.
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