dissipador de calor
1. A device, typically made of metal with fins or ridges, designed to absorb and dissipate heat from an electronic component to prevent overheating
The CPU requires a heat sink to maintain optimal operating temperatures.
O processador requer um dissipador de calor para manter temperaturas de operação ideais.
2. In thermodynamics, any system or body that absorbs heat energy without a significant increase in temperature
The ocean acts as a heat sink for atmospheric heat.
O oceano atua como um dissipador de calor para o calor atmosférico.
3. A thermal management component used in computers, GPUs, and other high-performance electronic devices
A quality heat sink with thermal paste ensures better cooling performance.
Um dissipador de calor de qualidade com pasta térmica garante melhor desempenho de resfriamento.
Heat sinks are essential components in modern computing culture in both Brazil and the USA. In the tech industry, discussions about cooling solutions and thermal management are common among computer builders, engineers, and enthusiasts. The term is predominantly used in English-speaking technical communities and has been directly borrowed into Portuguese as 'dissipador de calor,' reflecting Brazil's growing tech sector and gaming community.
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