A heatsink is a device used to dissipate heat away from a component to prevent it from overheating. In the case of a Raspberry Pi, a heatsink can be used to dissipate heat away from the CPU (central processing unit) and other components on the board.

A copper heatsink is a type of heatsink that is made out of copper, which is an excellent conductor of heat. Copper heatsinks are often preferred over aluminum heatsinks because copper has a higher thermal conductivity, meaning it can transfer heat more efficiently.

Adding a copper heatsink to your Raspberry Pi can help prevent the CPU from overheating, which can cause performance issues or even damage to the board. When installing a heatsink, it's important to ensure that it is properly installed and making good contact with the component it's designed to cool.

Get rid of excess heat on your Raspberry PI with this copper heatsink.