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[-] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

perhaps it cuts generated temperature in half, ie idle cpu is 50C, stock 70C, and aftermarket 60C

[-] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months 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.

[-] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

For anyone questioning this logic, try running your "idle" CPU without a heatsink of any kind.

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