An electronics assembly, for example a computer that may be employed as a network
server, has an enclosure, and a plurality of heat-generating components such as
microprocessors located inside the enclosure. One or more fans may be provided
for maintaining a through flow of air for cooling the components of the assembly.
The heat-generating components are located within the enclosure in line with the
direction of the flow of air, and the heat-sinks have a configuration such that
the air flows over them in parallel. The heat-sinks may each have a flat base for
mounting on the component, and a cantilevered portion having one end located on
the base, and another end that extends beyond the base and over the base of the
other heat-sink, but not in contact with it.