What keeps a computer cool?

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One of the ways a computer is kept cool is by the heat sink. It puts the heat into a material that is good at absorbing and dissipating heat. This had a large surface area because it has fins on it.

Another way most computers are now kept cool is by an internal fan; this is either on or near the heat sink.
These are the most common ways a computer is kept cool.

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