Cooling Archive

Improving the performance of your computer is easy. Just open your settings, tweak a few settings, and enjoy a faster computer! If you’re scoffing at that sentence, you’re likely familiar with how challenging it can be to get your computer to run at its peak. The thing is, most computers have no problem running well above their specified rating. It’s keeping them stable that’s the …

When it comes to the functionality of your desktop computer, one of the most important factors is its ability to remove heat from the processor. Heat is an unavoidable byproduct of high clock speeds, but when the heat produced exceeds your computers capacity to remove it the motherboard will be forced to throttle your entire system. If you’re experiencing disappointing performance and heat problems, upgrading …

Stock coolers are awful. Everyone knows it, and the reason why is simple. The people who make CPUs care about making CPUs, not coolers. The exact same thing is true of GPUs, which is why virtually everyone buys their NVIDIA-based products from a brand like EVGA or GIGABYTE. People want superior aftermarket cooling solutions. Noticing that consumers weren’t happy with their basic CPU coolers, AMD …

Liquid cooling has always been considered the gold-standard of CPU cooling. The performance goes well beyond what’s possible with air, and superior technologies such as phase-change are limiting both in price and accessibility. That being said, liquid cooling isn’t always beginner-safe either. With a custom water loop, one bad connection could drench your brand new motherboard in water. Additionally, differences in loop size and radiator …