Inventors:
Rolf A. Konstad - Gold River CA
Paul J. Gwin - Orangevale CA
Assignee:
Intel Corporation - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
H05K 720
US Classification:
361698, 361687, 361689, 361694, 361695, 361699, 361701, 361702, 361709, 361711, 174 151, 174 163, 165 807, 16510432
Abstract:
A computer system is provided having a heat exchanger that is relatively large. Although the heat exchanger is large, it is still sufficiently light because of its plastic material. Because of the large size of the heat exchanger, a relatively large surface is provided by the cumulative outer surfaces of fins. The relatively large surface area results in a lower heat flux. The lower heat flux obviates the need for forced convection. There is thus no need to use fans when the computer system is at room temperature.