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Which computer fans are best? One of the most dangerous things for the health and longevity of your personal computer is the amount of heat its various parts naturally create in use. Too much heat ...

While seemingly basic compared to the other components, your computer's fan actually plays a massive role in maintaining the system's optimal performance. It does so by regulating the internal ...

Don't worry—this doesn't necessarily mean it's about to die. Here are some things you can check Reviewed by Chris Selph Computer buzzing sounds are usually harmless and easy to fix, but there's always ...

While MacBooks are typically some of the quietest computers on the market, from time to time, they'll start making noise like a race car engine revving at the starting line. When this happens, you ...

1] Does the PSU fan spin on startup? Some users reported that their Power Supply Unit fan spins on startup but stops after some time. Others reported that the PSU fan does not spin even on startup.

Take a tour inside of your desktop PC to learn how all the hardware in a traditional desktop PC connects to create a complete computer system like the one you may be using right now. Here are some ...

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