Abstract: A heat sink device for conventional memory modules, such as DIMMs, that is configured to be positioned between adjacent memory modules mounted in substantially parallel connectors on a printed circuit board. Each heat sink device includes thermally conductive first and second members configured to thermally couple with electronic components of a conventional memory module. The first and second members may be resiliently biased away from one another so that the resilient bias causes the members to abut respective electronic components when placed between adjacent memory modules. A separate wedge, or a lever-mounted wedge, may be provided for insertion between the members to urge them away from one another and into abutting relationship with electronic components on facing surfaces of the adjacent memory modules. When abutting opposing electronic components, a single heat sink device facilitates heat dissipation from both of the adjacent memory modules.

Abstract: A fansink arrangement for a laptop computer wherein two distinct patterns of air intake can be employed. Particularly, dual air intakes of the laptop can be managed and controlled depending upon an operating mode of the computer. Thus, when the computer is in a “stand alone” mode, only one air intake is employed while in a “docking” mode of the computer two air intakes are employed.

Abstract: A computer system includes a plurality of subsystems cooled by a cooling flow; at least one redirection device, a management module, and a blower for generating the cooling flow. The redirection device is associated with at least one subsystem and operable to redirect at least a portion of the cooling flow away from the subsystem. The subsystems, the at least one redirection device, and the blower are disposed along a common cooling flow path. The management module is configured to determine cooling requirements of the subsystems and to control the operation of the blower and the at least one redirection device to maintain a specified amount of cooling to the subsystems and to reduce acoustical noise generated by the blower.