The various components of a computer system such as chipset, graphics card and hard drive can produce a large amount of heat during operation.This large amount of heat can be detrimental to the correct functioning of the system.Heat sinks and fans are responsible for dissipating heat and maintaining safe temperature limits.
The most important factor that determines the selection of the heatsink assembly is the type of processor and its speed.Different processors have different operating temperatures.The higher the processor speed, the better the heatsink and fan need to be.Likewise, the type of processor also determines which heatsink can accompany it.The chassis type is also important as it defines the heatsink assembly housing and system compatibility.
To purchase the ideal heatsink/fan for your system, we recommend that you use the Service Tag search feature of the Parts For Your Dell™ tool.This will allow you to identify your system's processor type and speed and select compatible heatsinks.
Some of our replacement products are supplied as kits or sets.These kits may include additional parts required for installation.These parts will be listed separately as "Component Parts" in the Highlights section of this page.In the case of a product that is not sold as a kit or set, it may require additional parts to facilitate installation.
- Dissipates computer heat
- Maintains safe temperature limits within the system
