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Nanotubes to keep PCs cool?

edited February 2004 in Science & Tech
Intel is conducting research with nanotechnology provider Zyvex to see if carbon nanotubes can help dissipate the pent-up heat inside PCs.

[blockquote]The research revolves around incorporating carbon nanotubes into thermal grease, which makes up the thin layer of goo that sits between a microprocessor and a heat sink. Heat sinks are aluminum components that absorb heat through wings and tendrils. [/blockquote]
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  • Geeky1Geeky1 University of the Pacific (Stockton, CA, USA)
    edited February 2004
    Carbon can be configured to be the most thermally conductive substance there is (diamond), and with the right molecular structure, carbon nanotubes could help.
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