Typically, CPU fan noises are heard when you reboot your PC (the whirring sound you may have heard upon startup) and it goes on to decline as the startup process completes. The purpose of fans on ...

Don't ignore that noise. A louder-than-usual fan in your computer, or one that's making strange noises, isn't something to ignore. These sounds are usually an indication that a fan isn't working ...

A CPU shouldn't run too hot unless you're stress-testing it, but if it's overheating under medium to heavy workloads, it's ...

The best air CPU cooler is the Noctua NH-D15 G2.This is a mammoth cooler with two of Noctua's latest and greatest fans. It's comparable to some liquid coolers, even larger ones, in our testing ...

Plug the fan cable into the CPU fan header by referring to the motherboard's manual. If you're worried about being properly aligned, only screw the pins most of the way, then go back around and ...

OK, enough preamble. This mystery Noctua cooler is the NH-L9x65. It’s available in both Noctua’s chromax.black color option, as well as silver with one of Noctua’s iconic beige and brown fans. I chose ...

The best CPU air cooler right now is the Noctua NH-D15 G2. This capable cooler keeps up with liquid coolers thanks to two large heatsinks and two of Noctua's latest and greatest fans. It's a lump ...

A CPU fan is an important component that you need for your computer. As the name suggests, a CPU fan will help keep it cool by pulling and blowing hot air off the processor. Also, regardless of ...