Shop for Computer Cooling Fans
Zalman CNPS7000B-ALCU LED CPU Cooler

Compare the top 5 lowest prices by hovering your mouse over the product names on the left

$29.65
Ultra120  Extreme CPU Cooler Ultra120 Extreme CPU Cooler $53.95
Thermaltake CLC0034 40mm Blue LED... $21.99
CNPS9700 LED CPU Cooler CNPS9700 LED CPU Cooler $74.99
HDT-S1283 CPU Cooler HDT-S1283 CPU Cooler $36.99

See More Products...

Cool Stuff: How THG Tests Coolers : The Cooler: Foundation For A Stable PC

1:04 PM - June 13, 2005 by Daniel Schuhmann
Source: Tom's Hardware US – Keywords: cool, stuff

Syndication: Add to your Google homepage Add to My Yahoo!

The Cooler: Foundation For A Stable PC

THG's tried and true cooler testing platform, here based on an Asus P4P800 motherboard and an Intel Boxed cooler

While it may not be as flashy as electronic components like the processor or video card, the CPU cooler is one of the most important components in a PC. Without it, your fancy new processor would get super hot very quickly and crash the system. If you want to overclock your computer to get the last ounce of performance out of it, you need a CPU cooler with a high-performance fan, or even better, a water-cooling system.

On the other hand, if you're one of those users who prefers to work on an acoustically unobtrusive PC, then the noise level will be the deciding factor. Oodles of cooling solutions vie for the buying favor of potential customers. With a proven, standardized testing procedure, the Munich THG lab helps to bring light to the jungle of CPU coolers.


Talkback
Be the first to comment on this review!

Note You are going to post a comment as anonymous.