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While seemingly basic compared to the other components, your computer's fan actually plays a massive role in maintaining the system's optimal performance. It does so by regulating the internal ...

Windows PCs and laptops require a dedicated fan to support heat dissipation. The fan helps keep the hardware cool and ensures it doesn’t overheat in any intensive work or task. During peak performance ...

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 ...

When it comes to PC cooling, there are two important factors to keep in mind: cooling performance and noise levels. Is it worth shedding a few extra degrees on your CPU just to drown yourself in fan ...