I have a hot room, and I have a question

[ThePandanator21]

So my room is hot... My PC doesn't help...

 

Its running an AMD stock cooler and I feel like im should upgrade to something like the hyper 212 or whatever is newest, but first i have a question...

 

If I get a more efficient heat sink, does the heat output by my computer go up?

 

I'm still probably going to have to reinstall the AC unit anyway...

[rustikles]

I'm not quite sure what you mean by this. A more efficient heat sink will have high thermal conductivity (i.e. move the heat away from the CPU faster) which results in cooler overall temperatures and better performance/longevity. It does nothing to change the actual heat output by the CPU directly, that's the result of CPU design, voltage, etc.

 

EDIT: Ahhhh I think you mean, will the room get hotter because you're forcing out more heat with a better cooling solution? Theoretically yes, but I doubt you could tell a noticeable difference in ambient temperature in practice.

[Godlygamer23]

Yes. The heat output of your computer will go up.

[Godlygamer23]

I'm not quite sure what you mean by this. A more efficient heat sink will have high thermal conductivity (i.e. move the heat away from the CPU faster) which results in cooler overall temperatures and better performance/longevity. It does nothing to change the actual heat output by the CPU directly, that's the result of CPU design, voltage, etc.

He means exhausting more heat from the case.

[Elbstrand]

Yes. The heat output of your computer will go up.

 

It really depends, the output itself to the environment shouldn't be changed, since the same amount of current is transformed into heat.

 

More fans on the other hand can help to cool down everything.

[Godlygamer23]

It really depends, the output itself to the environment shouldn't be changed, since the same amount of current is transformed into heat.

But more heat will also be exhausted.

[Elbstrand]

But more heat will also be exhausted.

 

Even an airtight case will radiate all it's heat eventually

[fishymamba]

NO it won't! The heatsink has nothing to do with how much heat the CPU creates, the heatsink just gets rid of the heat. In the end the same amount of heat will be released no matter what heatsink you choose. 

[ThePandanator21]

Thanks Guys

[ProGearUk]

It really depends, the output itself to the environment shouldn't be changed, since the same amount of current is transformed into heat.

 

More fans on the other hand can help to cool down everything.

More fans will only move the air away from the Cpu more efficiently rather than keeping the room cooler. If he wants to cool the room then he should have an air-conditioner which actually cools the air rather than just stirring it around. 

[Elbstrand]

More fans will only move the air away from the Cpu more efficiently rather than keeping the room cooler. If he wants to cool the room then he should have an air-conditioner which actually cools the air rather than just stirring it around. 

 

Well i don't exactly know, but my room fans seem to keep my room cooler, even with closed door and windows

[Godlygamer23]

NO it won't! The heatsink has nothing to do with how much heat the CPU creates, the heatsink just gets rid of the heat. In the end the same amount of heat will be released no matter what heatsink you choose.

Depending on your airflow, more or less heat will come out of the case. Effectively pushing more heat into the room. Effectively making it hotter in that area.

[ProGearUk]

Well i don't exactly know, but my room fans seem to keep my room cooler, even with closed door and windows

Maybe the convection currents help a bit but the actual overall amount of heat in the room will stay the same.