thermal paste
[ˈθɜːrməl peɪst]
nounpl: thermal pastes
pasta térmica
1. A thermally conductive compound applied between a CPU/GPU and its heat sink to improve heat transfer and prevent overheating
You need to apply thermal paste to the processor before installing the cooler.
Você precisa aplicar pasta térmica no processador antes de instalar o cooler.
2. A white or grayish putty-like substance with high thermal conductivity used in electronics cooling systems
The thermal paste had dried out after five years, reducing cooling efficiency.
A pasta térmica havia ressecado após cinco anos, reduzindo a eficiência de resfriamento.
Thermal paste is essential in both Brazilian and North American computer assembly and maintenance culture. In Brazil, tech communities and computer shops (lojas de informática) frequently discuss and recommend quality thermal paste brands. This term is universally understood among PC enthusiasts, gamers, and IT professionals in both countries and reflects the global tech industry's standardized vocabulary.
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