What does "HSF" stand for???

syberscott

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I always thought it stood for "heat sink fan", but it seems many people say HSF when just refering to the heatsink. Opinions?
 

Lord Evermore

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What kind of idiot thinks the F doesn't stand for fan? HSF refers to a single cooling unit, fan and heatsink.
 

syberscott

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Originally posted by: Lord Evermore
What kind of idiot thinks the F doesn't stand for fan? HSF refers to a single cooling unit, fan and heatsink.
Lol, a little harsh there? I even see this in reviews which makes me wonder.:confused:
 

corkyg

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Right! HS is heatsink - F is fan. HSF is heatsink plus fan.