Adjusting fan curves takes maybe ten minutes, and the payoff is a quieter system that still keeps temperatures under control. If your PC sounds like it's preparing for takeoff every time you open a ...

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 ...

Deciding between PWM and DC case fans can be confusing, but it’s important for the optimal performance of your computer. In general, PWM fans are quieter, more controllable, and more durable than DC ...

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 ...

You can check your CPU temperature by downloading a third-party app, like HWMonitor for PCs and XRG for Macs.

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 ...

Being a laptop reviewer, it’s not unusual for me to see an otherwise excellent laptop let down by a noisy fan that becomes a distraction during work or play sessions. There are many reasons that can ...

Noctua has revealed the NF-A12x25 G2, an updated version of its popular 120mm fan. The new 120mm PC fan has a number of refinements that promise to surpass the original NF-A12x25's performance. It's ...