While the cooling systems built into most business computers are adequate, if you're doing unusual tasks or have an unusual configuration, you may need to add a case fan. Computers that are running ...

Another common mistake is omitting the rear fan. This fan is one of the most important in the system because it sits in the ...

Air vs liquid cooling for gaming PCs explained, comparing thermal performance, noise, cost, and reliability to help you ...

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, proudly announces the launch of the TS120 EX RGB and ...

One of my favorite things about PC hardware is that it’s always getting better. Every year I get to enjoy the latest CPUs, GPUs, and memory advances and watch those numbers go up in turn. But there’s ...

Cuong Nguyen, Dr. James E. Smith Jr., and Xiaolin Wang are members of a University of Alabama in Huntsville research team. Image courtesy of UAH Around this time last year, I wrote about a way to cool ...

CPU_FAN and CPU_OPT are entirely different and serve distinct purposes in the context of a computer cooling system. CPU_FAN or CPU Fan Header is the primary 4-pin fan header on a motherboard, and it ...

Don't let a poorly performing fan overheat your PC. Learn how to safely silence a noisy cooling fan and extend its life with a drop of oil. When a user complains to you that his or her computer is ...

The tradeoff between power and portability has been a long-standing issue in the laptop industry. Manufacturers are now trying to find a balance by designing laptops that are powerful but also ...

When your laptop fails due to overheating, it’s the Second Law of Thermodynamics in play. As the electricity in your computer continues to produce heat without proper cooling or airflow, the enclosed ...