Make your Framework Desktop run even quieter with these 3D-printed Noctua parts
All in the name of quieter cooling
The Best CPU Coolers - 2025 Update
How should you keep your CPU cool? From budget air coolers to powerful liquid AIOs, this guide will help you replace your stock cooler for something much better for very little money.
Modder dunks GeForce GPUs in transmission fluid to see how performance would improve
A pointless but fun modding experiment that turns everything into an oily mess
Which of these materials is the best conductor of heat?
Most frequently used materials in the making of computer heatsinks... or not?
AMD is discontinuing its Wraith Prism and Wraith Spire coolers, no replacement planned
Wraith Stealth lives on, for now
Zalman's jet engine-inspired CPU cooler is now available
WTF?! Electronics with loud fans are often compared to jet engines, but Zalman deliberately designed its newest CPU cooler to resemble one. The Zet 5 is the latest in a series of flamboyant designs introduced this year. For some PC builders, fluorescent lighting is no longer enough.
This new AIO cooler packs more displays than your entire setup
Jonsbo's new cooler packs four LCD screens for extreme customization
FanControl gives you full control over system cooling
FanControl lets you create custom fan curves and temperature sensors on Windows. It supports dynamic speed control for case, GPU, and some PSU fans, and includes a plugin system for third-party sensors. Check out more in our Essential Apps feature.
Switch 2 owners report overheating and crashes, even in less demanding games
Overheating usually occurs in docked mode
If one PC creates 20dB of noise and another makes 40dB, how louder is the second PC?
Also: what are humming, rattling and whining PC noises?
The Science of Keeping Your Chips Cool: Hot Chips, Cool Tricks
Every electronic device generates heat, and managing it is key to performance. This article explores the basics of heat and cooling science, how and why it is generated, and the methods we have developed to control it.
Nvidia's liquid-cooled AI racks promise 25x energy and 300x water efficiency
Direct-to-chip liquid cooling aims to set a new bar for data center sustainability
Startup wants to use lasers to cool chips in a weirdly precise way
Using a wonder material that cools down instead of heating up when fired with lasers
Holographic PC fans are here, and RGB may never look the same
The fans are now available for purchase at $45.99 each
Ice batteries are helping buildings beat the heat and save money
Cutting costs by shifting when energy is consumed
Modder keeps RTX 4090 and Core i9-13900K below 30C using an air conditioner
Who needs liquid cooling when you can plug your PC into an air con?
E6 unveils copper-diamond composite for next-gen thermal management
Cost will be a huge factor
Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs receive upgraded Laminar RH2 and RM2 stock coolers
Copper base plates improve heat transfer over old models
Thermaltake's latest CPU cooler sports ridiculous (but cool) curved screen functionality
2,400 x 1,080 AMOLED screen shows whatever users upload from their smartphones
Intel retires basic Laminar RS1 cooler, switches to RM1 for Pentium and Celeron CPUs
The replacement offers superior cooling capabilities
Ventiva unveils fanless cooling solution for ultra-thin 40W laptops
Patented tech uses ionized air instead of fans
Macs Fan Control adds support for Apple M3 and M4 chips
Macs Fan Control is a free app for managing fan speeds and monitoring temperatures on Apple laptops, letting you switch between presets to keep your Mac cool based on your activity.
Microsoft's new data center design dramatically decreases water usage
A closed-loop system recycles water between servers and chillers
Arctic's new 8,000 RPM case fans absolutely scream at full bore
Server-grade fans that move 220 CFM of air
Next-gen synthetic diamond cooling tech for chips could secure CHIPS Act backing
Claims of 10-20°C GPU temp drops and 40% less energy use