CPU burned to the point of downtime, and using the heat sink like this would be foolish for you

Many DIY players are cautious and cautious in choosing hardware when saving, allowing different hardware combinations to achieve greater performance. For capable processors, they also need to be equipped with heat sinks to ensure long-term temperature operation.

　　There are many key points in the selection of heat sinks, such as matching the size of the heat sink with the chassis, and high tower heat sinks in some small chassis may cause the side panels to not be covered; Some wide body heat sinks may occupy memory module slots, affecting users' ability to install multiple memory modules. These techniques also facilitate users' use of different hardware.

Choose a heat sink to avoid squeezing memory slots

In addition to the precautions mentioned above that everyone is familiar with, there are also some easily overlooked areas when installing and using heat sinks, which are also details that players need to pay attention to. Below, the author will introduce the small details when selecting and installing heat sinks.

Plastic protective film cannot be left behind

Most newly purchased heat sinks have plastic stickers on the side that comes into contact with the CPU. This layer of stickers usually says the words removed before use. However, some users may be careless or the stickers may have English words that users cannot understand, resulting in the heat sink being fixed to the surface of the CPU along with the sticker.

Flat design of radiator bottom surface

When in use, the bottom surface of the heat sink is in contact with the CPU, and heat is dissipated through the heat dissipation fins. In order to have better thermal conductivity, silicone grease is also applied in the gaps. If any objects block the heat transfer, it will seriously affect the use effect of the heat sink.

The function of the radiator bottom sticker is to keep the bottom clean and tidy, which can avoid scratches or bumps that may be caused during transportation, resulting in uneven surfaces. It can also reduce dust or debris during user use, providing better heat dissipation effect.

Radiator stickers protect the bottom surface from scratches that affect heat dissipation

　　So, when using the CPU heat sink, it is important to clean the surface and remove the plastic sticker that comes with it when leaving the factory. A clean surface is the foundation for good heat dissipation.