Why do my PC fans stop spinning when switched to high?
My PC has physical switches that control the top and front fans. They were working normally yesterday, but today both fans run on the LOW setting and stop…
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Is a 700W PSU enough for my PC build?
I'm putting together a new PC and I'm wondering if a 700W power supply unit will be sufficient for my setup. Here are my specs: Ryzen 9 7900X,…
How can I tell if my AIO cooler is clogged?
I've been having a problem with my CPU temp hitting 90 degrees Celsius even with minimal CPU usage. I tried adjusting fan speeds, but nothing seems to help,…
How Can I Stop My MSI Laptop from Overheating?
Hey everyone! I have an MSI Thin A15 B7VF-203CA with an AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS and RTX 4060, and it gets pretty hot when I do anything beyond…
Is My AIO Pump Malfunctioning?
Hey folks! I've been dealing with an overheating issue with my CPU lately. It's been happening on and off for about a week, and now it's pretty much…
Troubleshooting AIO Cooler Fan Problems
I'm having some trouble with my AIO cooler fan and could really use some help. I wouldn't say I'm a hardware expert—I'd just rate myself as somewhat familiar…
How Can I Fix Thermal Throttling on My Laptop?
I've been dealing with thermal throttling on my Acer Nitro 5, which has an i5 9300h and a GTX 1650. Despite using ThrottleStop to alleviate the issue, I'm…
Is 2 Intake and 1 Exhaust Fan Enough for My PC?
I just picked up a Tecware VXN Glow M Case that comes with 2 intake fans and 1 exhaust fan. I originally bought an additional 6 fans for…
Need Help Connecting My AIO Cooler to Aorus B850 Elite
I'm building my first PC with an Aorus B850 Elite motherboard and I'm currently installing my AIO cooler. However, I'm a bit lost on where to connect the…
Do I Need a CPU Cooler if I Have Case Fans?
I'm trying to figure out if I need a separate CPU cooler even though my PC case has built-in case fans. If I do need a CPU cooler,…
What's the Best Way to Add Fans to My PC?
Hey everyone! I just put together a PC, but I'm only running one fan, and I know I need more for proper cooling. The issue is that my…
Why is my CPU overheating after reapplying thermal paste?
Hey everyone! I've got a PC that's about 4 years old with an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X and an Arctic Liquid Freezer II 240. Lately, my CPU has…
Is 85°C Too High for My CPU Under Load?
Hey everyone, I just built my first PC featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 265k. During a Cinebench R24 multicore stress test, I noticed my CPU temperature peaked…
How Many Case Fans Do I Really Need for My Build?
I'm getting ready to build my PC, and I'm wondering how many case fans I should install for an air-cooled setup. I plan to use an AMD Ryzen…
How to Connect a CPU Fan's ARGB to an ARGB Hub?
I'm building my first PC and I'm trying to figure out the best way to connect my CPU fan's ARGB. Here's my current setup: I have three ARGB…
How long can my Intel i7 handle running at 100°C?
I'm having some serious cooling issues with my PC. I have an Intel Core i7-6700k running at 4.00 GHz with 4 cores, and I've been monitoring temperatures with…
How Do I Connect My Fan Controller to the Motherboard?
I just powered on my PC for the first time (might be the second attempt since I initially skipped plugging in the smaller connector from the 24-pin cable).…
Am I Using Too Little Thermal Paste on My CPU?
Hey everyone! I usually apply a small amount of thermal paste, but I'm second-guessing myself this time since this CPU was pretty pricey. My previous CPU, a 5600x,…
Is My CPU Temperature Reading Incorrect?
I recently did some maintenance on my PC, which involved reapplying thermal paste, cleaning out dust, and rearranging a fan. Now, I'm seeing my CPU temperatures hanging between…
Do I Need to Reapply Thermal Paste When Moving My CPU to a New Motherboard?
I have a new PC case and motherboard coming in today, but my CPU and fan won't arrive for another week. Since I don't have enough space on…