Computer Cooling

What's the Best CPU Cooler?

Computer cooling is important for safe operation of computer components. Set up a computer cooling system that uses a CPU temperature monitor, heatsink compound, or more. What’s the best CPU cooler?

Processors are hot! Literally, they can get very, very hot. Cooling is needed as you can boil water on a running processor. This amount of heat however is not a good thing. So, we use different methods of CPU cooling to keep it running at lower temperatures. From basic heat sink cooling and heatsink compound treatments, to CPU water cooling, to extreme liquid nitrogen cooling, it has all been tried. Let's take a look at the three main methods.

Heat sinks transfer energy (also recognized as heat) from one component to another, which has a lower temperature and greater heat capacity.

Efficient heat sinks are necessary for overclocked computer systems because of the need for higher cooling rates (to stabilize the computer operations). Heatsink compound (also known as thermal grease) is often used to help disperse or dissipate a component's heat.

A highly efficient computer cooling system allows faster operation and higher performance.

Check out the links below to learn more about each method.

1. Heat Sink Cooling - CPU cooling with heatsinks only.

2. Water Cooling - CPU cooling using water.

3. Extreme Cooling - CPU cooling using extreme methods.

If you are concerned about overheating, consider installing or checking your computer cooling by using a CPU temperature monitor program. CPU temperature monitoring software interfaces with the motherboard sensor and fan control circuits to control and adjust system environmental conditions.

There are a number of freeware programs available online; however the best CPU temperature monitor for your system is likely to be found with your motherboard manufacturer, many of whom offer the software for free with their components.

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