I have a P4 2.4 Ghz and the stock cpu fan/heatsink. Recently the fan has started to make a wierd humming sound that goes away when I tap it but then comes back a few mins later. When I replace the ...

Sometimes, even the best intentions aren't spared from unpleasant consequences. After avoiding cleaning my PC for three years, I decided to do it one fine day, thinking it was finally time. As I ...

Thermal paste, also known as heat sink paste or thermal compound, is a thermally conductive material designed to improve heat transfer from your laptop's GPU and CPU to the heat sink. If you take a ...

I never remove a mobo from the case simply to replace a cpu. Between static discharge and grounding issues, IMHO it's better to leave it mounted in the case, assuming it's mounted properly. If it's ...