• @fallingcats@discuss.tchncs.de
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      1 month 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.

      • @neatchee@lemmy.world
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        130 days ago

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