Cooling

Question 1

What is the correct order for installing a processor for proper cooling?

Answer 1

CPU, thermal paste, heat sink, fan

Question 2

You have a system that has been overheating. Which of the following actions will not help to keep this is cool?

– Installing he spreaders and heat sinks on internal components
– Removing the computer case
– Adding thermal paste or a thermal pad between the CPU and the heatsink
–Cleaning off the inside of the computer case
– Installing a water cooling system

Answer 2

– Removing the computer case

Question 3

Of the following which would most likely cause a random system lockup?

– A slow hard disk drive
– An overheated processor
– A loose monitor cable
– A dirty mouth ball/roller assembly

Answer 3

Overheated processor

Question 4

You have just finished upgrading the CPU in your desktop system. After running the system for about 15 minutes, the system locks up and automatically restarts. What should you do first to troubleshoot the problem? (select two)

– Check the CPU fan power
–Check the power supply voltage switch
– Replace the power supply
– Make sure there’s thermal paste between the heat sink and the CPU
– Remove any unneeded components and run the system

Answer 4

Check the CPU fan power

Make sure there is thermal paste between the heat sink and CPU