As computing power increases with each new iteration of processors, actual power consumption tends to increase as well. All that waste heat has to go somewhere, and while plenty of us are content to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Scoping out the best PC parts that fit your budget is as exciting a task as it is challenging. It's natural to want to blow the bulk of your ...

The cooling system in your computer involves several fans and heatsinks all working together to get the heat from its various components out of the case as fast as possible. A PC that runs too hot ...

Particularly for inexperienced PC builders, cooling solutions are often an afterthought. Many PC cases ship with front and rear fans already installed and some Intel and AMD CPUs come with stock heat ...

Typically, CPU fan noises are heard when you reboot your PC (the whirring sound you may have heard upon startup) and it goes on to decline as the startup process completes. The purpose of fans on your ...

I wonder why all of these computer manufacturers are using axial fans to cool CPU's and PC cases? Axial fans do not work very well against back pressures that are created when trying to push high ...

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Deciding between PWM and DC case fans can be confusing, but it’s important for the optimal performance of your computer. In general, PWM fans are quieter, more controllable, and more durable than DC ...

Whether you’re looking for a quiet PC fan that keeps your computer cool under load, or a fancy RGB fan that compliments your gaming PC, there’s a huge selection of PC fans to choose from. No matter ...

A broken fan can cause your computer to overheat and damage internal components like the CPU, video card, hard drive and motherboard. Computer fans usually adjust their speed depending on the heat ...

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