Duct processor cooling for personal computer

摘要

A system for the cooling of integrated circuits and, more particularly, for the use of cooling ducts alone or in combination with cooling fans to lower the temperature of integrated circuits. The cooling duct substantially surrounds the integrated circuit. Cooling air may be convectively conducted through the duct to the integrated circuit. Alternatively the cooling air is preferably conducted through the duct to the integrated circuit by at least one cooling fan. Additional cooling fans may be placed within the duct or on the exterior of the duct. The duct may extend through the computer case, communicating with air outside the case. Alternatively, the fans may blow the heated air from the duct outside of the computer case.