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Amazon Basics CPU Cooler Review: Quiet Air Cooling for Mainstream Rigs
By Albert Thomas published
True to its name, the performance of the Amazon Basics CPU Cooler is basic. But it’s also one of the quietest coolers we’ve tested.
Corsair iCUE H100i Elite Capellix XT Review: No Bursty Fan Behavior
By Albert Thomas published
If you need a 240mm cooler that doesn’t suffer from bursty fan behavior, Corsair’s iCUE H100i Elite Capellix XT is what you’re looking for.
Amazon Basics CPU Cooler is Its First Foray into PC Components
By Mark Tyson published
Amazon's first CPU cooler could be a good choice for budget builds as it appears to be a rebrand of the more expensive Cooler Master Hyper H410R RGB.
Corsair iCUE H170i Elite LCD XT Review: Chart-Topping Performance
By Albert Thomas published
The iCUE H170i Elite LCD XT impresses with the strongest cooling performance we’ve seen yet. But with a 420mm radiator and a pretty IPS display, it’s also very expensive.
This Low Profile Twin-Fan CPU Cooler Claims It Can Cool Up to 265 Watts
By Aaron Klotz published
This new twin fan low profile CPU cooler has almost as much cooling power as a 240mm - 280mm AIO liquid cooler.
DIYer Passive Cools Core i9 with 8-Pound Copper Block
By Mark Tyson published
An Intel Core i9 CPU was successfully cooled by an 8lb copper block salvaged from medical machinery, but we aren’t sure how well it would have held up under prolonged workloads.
Iceberg Thermal IceSleet G6 Stealth Review: Unique Design, Long Warranty
By Albert Thomas published
Iceberg Thermal’s IceSleet G6 Stealth is a good cooler with a lot to like, including an unheard-of 10-year warranty, plus a rated fan lifespan rated at 17.5 years.
Hydrogel Coated Heatsinks Significantly Boost Passive CPU Cooling Capabilities
By Mark Tyson published
Hydrogel looks like a worthy cooling coating for a 15°C benefit versus a heatsink alone, but your workloads must give the material enough low-load time to rehydrate.
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