Heatsink technology has rapidly improved over the last few years. The introduction of heatpipes, use of large radius fans and the sophisticated mounting mechanisms have all aided these developments.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Thermal paste doesn't get much love in PC builds -- until something overheats, that is. It's the thin, forgettable layer between your ...

Deciding on which thermal paste pattern to use is one of the longest-running debates in the PC-building world. Some prefer a dot, an "x," or even a straight line (aka sausage). It's a bit of a ...

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Too hot to handle Igor's Lab investigated community feedback that some owners of GeForce RTX 40 series AIB cards are hitting hotspot temperatures of 100° C after a few months of operating within ...

Determining the optimal thermal interface material (TIM) can be challenging, but some individuals take a more experimental approach. One enthusiast recently conducted a study that included testing ...

Surprise: The PS5's liquid metal thermal compound increases longevity in thermal tests. A new heat test by TronixFix illustrates some of the advantages of the PS5's new liquid metal cooling. The PS5's ...

There are many reasons why a graphics card (or any hardware component) may run hotter than expected, which in turn can lead to unwanted throttling. Insufficient cooling, dust buildup, and overly ...

Anyone use this paste and test/review it vs other top tier paste, like Kingpin KPX, Thermalright TFX (probably one of the best pastes on the market longevity wise also), Gelid GC Extreme, etc?

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