This article will help you set up your ELITE series liquid CPU cooler in your PC system. NOTE: The iCUE RGB ELITE Liquid CPU cooler comes with the Intel mounting bracket preinstalled. If you have an AMD system, you will need to swap out the bracket with an AMD-compatible moun...
Learn how to install liquid cooling on your CPU with our comprehensive guide. Step-by-step instructions for installing AIO coolers, from preparation to final setup, ideal for DIY builders.
There are several things to consider when you try to install an AIO liquid cooler. The location of the radiator, the direction of the tube, and the airflow direction of the radiator fans. You can mount the radiator on the top, front, or bottom of a PC case. The location will affect...
The processor (CPU) in your PC always needs to be accompanied by an adequate CPU cooler. So, you need to ensure that your AIO liquid cooler or air cooler is firmly installed on the processor before you mount the motherboard in your PC case. This is a tough task, given the number of ...
Cooling system:air or liquid cooling quality and fan efficiency impact temperature regulation. Ambient temperature:a hot environment can raise CPU temperatures. Overclocking:pushing the CPU beyond its default settings leads to higher temps. Thermal paste quality:poor or old thermal paste reduces heat tr...
UPDATE:Hardware lighting is now known as Device Memory Mode. Refer to our article onhow to set up Device Memory Modefor an up-to-date guide. If you want your CORSAIR products to have your custom Lighting Effects without needing to runiCUE, you can use the Hardware Lighting feature to cust...
Upgrading your CPU cooler- Consider investing in a better air cooler or an all-in-one liquid cooler for more demanding CPUs. Considering Intel CPU coolers- For those with high-performance Intel CPUs, upgrading to a high-quality Intel CPU cooler can be a game-changer in managing temperatures ...
Once you have the side panel off, the next step is to remove the cooler. Both air and liquid coolers are attached to the motherboard with four screws, so simply unscrew those. You might have to remove the other side panel to hold the backplate while unscrewing. ...
Get your CPU properly latched into its socket. And, if you're installing an AIO liquid cooler, you probably also want to install your motherboard in the case first (along with any required backplate or mounting hardware). Because while it's often a smart move to install your CPU and an...
The other way to improve cooling isn’t as much an improvement as a complete replacement. We’re talking aboutwater cooling. It has been proven that liquid cooling is better at dissipating heat, but you run the smallchanceof it accidentally breaking and completely destroying your entire PC. ...