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 ...

If your PC doesn't sound like the silent dream you thought it would, it's probably your choices that brought you here. PC components are prone to some level of noise, especially those spinning rapidly ...

If your PC fan randomly speeds up and slows down or stops, the following suggestions will help you. Before you proceed, we would like to tell you that an increase in the fan speed is a normal ...

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 ...

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In a time when OEMs can pluck essential features like headphone jacks and removable batteries from your smartphone, PC building seems like a breath of fresh air, especially if you love customizing ...

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If you've ever wanted a product purely for the street cred you'd receive by having it, let it be the Noctua desk fan. This thing is a sure-fire signifier that you love PC building—it's powered by a ...

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