Powerful gaming PCs require ample cooling to keep them from overheating. There are usually two ways of accomplishing this. The first is fully custom water cooling. While this works well, it’s not the most accessible option to most people, with high costs and low margins for error. The second option is fan cooled. If you …
Your fan is one of the most important parts of your computer. While PC fans are small and inexpensive, they’re essential for keeping your system cool. Neglect them – or fail to install enough fans – and you could damage your computer. Your fans are wired into your motherboard or fan controller, which controls the …
One of the biggest enemies to your PC or gaming console’s performance is heat. Internally, things like the CPU or GPU do most of the heavy lifting. This can cause massive amounts of heat being generated. Many of us don’t notice this because things like heatsinks and coolers are working behind the scenes to pull …
It’s no secret that computers and electronics tend to heat-up over time, especially when placed in environments that aren’t always ideal. Often times, placing a router, modem, printer, computer, AV receiver, game console or any other device within a cabinet or closed space can create a massive amount of stale, warm air with little to …
The beautiful thing about a desktop PC is how easy they are to modify and upgrade. With most other types of computer, it’s either difficult or impossible to make an upgrade. With laptop computers, you’re looking at specialized, expensive components that are tough to assemble and disassemble. With Macs, it’s virtually impossible to make any …