| MAIN ABSTACT RESULTS CPU LOADING Cooling Results from Built SystemCPU Temperature was 5 degrees below room temperature when CPU was under no load which was 7 degrees lower than when using an active heatsink CPU Temperature was 9 degrees above room temperature when CPU was running at full load for an extended period of time which is 6 degrees lower than when using an active heatsink Major ConclusionsThe heat generated at the surface of the CPU is not necessarily equal to the maximum theoretical power provided by the manufacturer. In fact the heat generated can be much lower. For this reason it is important to find a good method of estimating the heat generated. One of the simplest methods is to use the CPU to slowly raise the temperature of a measured mass of water by a predetermined amount. Then, one can divide the energy needed by the time that was required in order to achieve the power generated at the surface. Although Peltier junctions are not very efficient, seeing as they produce more heat than they remove, they are still very advantageous when it comes to cooling. This is because they can cool components to temperatures below room temperature. This makes them appealing when it comes to cooling in hot climates. Using a Peltier junction-thermosyphon combination, we are able to cool the CPU of a desktop computer more effectively than by using an active heatsink. The Peltier junction-thermosyphon cooling method is a silent, inexpensive, and simple to construct cooling method which can satisfy a variety of needs. These needs include: operating a computer in a hot and dusty environment, having a silent computer, and achieving better cooling when overclocking your computer. However this cooling method does have its disadvantages, which include: not being able to cool the motherboard, possible risk of water leaking if system is not properly built, and a bulky size.
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