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Basic Computer/IT QUESTION #2624
Question 1
THERMAL PASTE is used in a computer to:
  • Lubricate the moving parts inside a hard disk drive
  • Better connect the CPU and heat sink so heat transfers more efficiently between them✔️
  • Protect the motherboard from electrical surges and short circuits
  • Improve the connection speed between RAM and the CPU
Correct Answer Explanation
Thermal paste is a substance used to better connect our CPU and heat sink so that heat transfers from one to the other more efficiently. It fills microscopic gaps between the CPU surface and the heatsink base, improving thermal conductivity and cooling effectiveness.