Obviously running a PC without a CPU cooler is a wild proposition, but it is technically possible. However, you're going to ...

Compare five of the best CPU coolers for 2026 from Arctic, Noctua, Thermalright, Corsair, and be quiet!, with cooling, fit, noise, and price.

PC case airflow simulation by Inviscid AI finds bottom-mounted intake fans cut CPU cooler intake air temperature by up to 13 degrees Celsius under gaming load, challenging the front-intake convention ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are some PC parts you should avoid buying used, but are CPU coolers one of them? Not necessarily, but given the importance of keeping ...

Building a PC with a low budget doesn’t mean poor performance. Cheap components are always getting better, but when budgeting, the PC doesn’t skimp on important things like extra fans, CPU coolers, ...

Gamers who have an efficient and powerful PC, or those who want a build that overclocks impressively and is silent even under heavy load, require an effective cooling system. Most modern CPUs, ...

Installing a CPU cooler might feel a little scary since you're interacting directly with chips and paste and metal and some pretty delicate components. But it doesn't have to be. Once you've done it a ...

Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him ...

So, you recently acquired a new CPU cooler, but your system still heats up enough to fry an egg. The fans are screaming, your temper is rising with the CPU's temperature, and you're just about to rage ...

Today we’re comparing three mid to high-end CPU air coolers: DeepCool’s AK700 Digital, CPS PCCooler’s RZ700D, and the Sudokoo SK620V. All three target performance-focused systems, but take slightly ...

After a 7-year corporate stint, Tanveer found his love for writing and tech too much to resist. An MBA in Marketing and the owner of a PC building business, he writes on PC hardware, technology, and ...

Cooling high-end gaming chips can be a difficult task. With these AIO coolers, say goodbye to high temps and be prepared for great performance. Recent high-end processors from the Raptor Lake Refresh ...