• rain_worl@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

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

    • fallingcats@discuss.tchncs.de
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      1 hour 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.