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Annoyed by bursty fans and bloated apps, engineer writes software in Python to better control his NZXT Kraken AIO
By Aaron Klotz published
Software engineer Cal Bryant created his own fan/pump control software in Python that can read and manipulate the fan and pump speeds of his Kraken X53 AIO.
Half of tested PC watercoolers don’t use the premium materials advertised, like copper: Report
By Mark Tyson published
Veteran hardware reviewer Igor Wallossek has published an investigation into AiO CPU cooler radiator materials. Checking six branded designs, three used brass where copper components were advertised.
Pumpless 240mm AiO cooler is only 8C behind traditional pump-powered rival in tests
By Roshan Ashraf Shaikh published
Der8auer showed off a prototype pumpless AiO from a company called Wieland. This CPU cooler relies on the thermosyphon effect, and isn't far behind a traditional AiO in performance.
Thermaltake's new 120 mm and 140 mm flippable fans have stronger magnets and no RGB
By Aaron Klotz published
The next step in PC fan evolution.
Cooler Master sues competitors for infringing on patented pump-inside-radiator cooler design
By Aaron Klotz published
Cooler Master is suing three cooler manufacturers for supposedly infringing on its patented cooler designs surrounding its pump-in radiator architecture.
Arctic's Liquid Freezer III coolers could void your CPU warranty — require a custom contact frame for Intel chips
By Aaron Klotz published
Arctic is also only supplying offset mounting mechanisms for AM4 and AM5 users that are also required for AMD installations.
Gamer says fire ants infested his PC to eat thermal paste and pads
By Mark Tyson published
A user found that ants had attacked his PC, proliferating in the GPU around shredded thermal pads.
EK Direct Die AiO CPU cooler yields ‘impressive results’, with up to 20 degrees improvement vs stock
By Mark Tyson published
EK Direct Die AiO CPU cooler yields ‘impressive results’. Overclocker Der8auer tested a prototype of this Socket 1700 cooler which will become available from mid-March.
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