Just turning on a computer is enough to get the fan to run continuously. Computer fans constantly run during normal use to cool computer components and prevent overheating. Many computers produce ...

While the cooling systems built into most business computers are adequate, if you're doing unusual tasks or have an unusual configuration, you may need to add a case fan. Computers that are running ...

Hot hardware is unhappy hardware, and with temperatures soaring to new highs across the globe, where you place your PC’s fans plays a crucial part in how efficiently your precious components perform.

Cuong Nguyen, Dr. James E. Smith Jr., and Xiaolin Wang are members of a University of Alabama in Huntsville research team. Image courtesy of UAH Around this time last year, I wrote about a way to cool ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of my favorite things about PC hardware is that it’s always getting better. Every year I get to enjoy the latest CPUs, GPUs, and memory advances and watch those numbers go up in turn. But there’s ...

Don't let a poorly performing fan overheat your PC. Learn how to safely silence a noisy cooling fan and extend its life with a drop of oil. When a user complains to you that his or her computer is ...

Overview Laptop cooling pads are essential gaming accessories designed to regulate heat, improve airflow, and maintain stable performance during intensive gamin ...

Keeping your laptop cool while gaming doesn’t just improve its performance; it also prolongs the life of its components and helps avoid battery bloat, an affliction that becomes more common with age.

Does your new laptop act a bit more sluggish or make more noise after being used for a while? Well, this is most likely due to overheating, and hot laptops not only feel awful to hold, but the excess ...