But why stop with just the processor? He added heat sinks to the SoC, Ethernet/USB chip, and voltage regulator. From his parts bin he grabbed a small heat sink that was probably used on a graphics ...
CPU coolers are heat sinks which are specifically designed to remove waste heat generated by a central processing unit (CPU). They may include integral fans for active cooling and often fit standard ...
One of the things that stops electronic devices from going faster is heat. That’s why enthusiasts go as far as using liquid nitrogen to cool CPU chips to maximize their overclocking potential.