We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A liquid cooling system can be one of the star components of a custom-built gaming PC, but are they really worth the money? After all, they're ...

Moving away from fans in your next PC build is a smart idea. Granted, liquid cooling being "mandatory" is one of the most pervasive PC building myths, but it's undeniable that it will help you ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Keeping your computer cool is essential for optimal performance. When a PC starts to overheat, the processor frequency will drop (thermal ...

There was a time when all-in-one liquid cooling solutions for PCs and CPUs were the exception rather than the rule. In 2024, most CPU coolers for the PC DIY market feature a closed-loop water cooling ...

Building a powerful PC often raises one big question: is water cooling necessary for PCs, or is air cooling enough? With modern CPUs pushing higher wattage and turbo speeds, thermal management plays a ...

Earlier this year PC cooling accessory maker Thermalright unveiled prototypes for several mini PCs that combined powerful AMD Strix Halo processors with liquid cooling. Now the company has launched ...