Re:Isn't this all kind of pointless? (Score 4, Informative)

While the General Fan Guide is a solid piece of technical writing on its own, you may want to read the Guide to Heat Transfer that was also posted, as the two topics inter-mingle so much, it may make more sense to you.

Yes, some of the information may be more technical than needed for everyday computer enthusiasts, but that doesn't mean others aren't curious or they can't find a use for the information and theory presented in both articles.