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.
AIO coolers look less bulky once installed but you are going to need room for the radiator. Air coolers usually take up the space directly above the CPU and in some instances can bring clearance issues for certain models of RAM. Liquid coolers, however, have relatively low-profile pumps in ...
The liquid cooling CPU cooler is more sensitive than the air cooler since it requires more monitoring and maintenance. As a result, in the section below, we will go through how to test your liquid cooler to see if it is working adequately. How to Determine if the Pump is Functioning on ...
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A liquid-cooling system for a PC works a lot like the cooling system of a car. Both take advantage of a basic principle of thermodynamics — that heat moves from warmer objects to cooler objects. As the cooler object gets warmer, the warmer object gets cooler. You can experience this prin...
AiO liquid cooler if using one, with thermal paste applied (see FAQ below for more on this) RAM Graphics Card, but remove it beforeinstalling the motherboard into the caseotherwise it will get in the way. Note that youmusthave a graphics card installed to test your PC if your CPU does...
Hopefully that fixes the issue. If not, more intensive steps are in order. The thermal paste that transfers heat from your CPU to its cooler might have dried out if you’ve had your PC for a few years. That can cause temperature spikes. ...
and most up-to-date equipment on the market, to ensure an accurate representation of where the industry is. One advantage of this is to give the coolers we test a “worse case scenario” for them to fight through. You will be surprised at how many older CPU coolers still hold up today...
The pump head of the iCUE RGB ELITE Liquid CPU cooler comes pre-installed with the Intel mounting bracket. If you are using an AMD system, you will need to replace the mounting bracket with one that is AMD-compatible. To install AMD mounting brackets on the pump head: ...
NOTE: If you are having trouble pulling off the cooler, boot the PC for a few minutes to warm up the CPU (thermal paste) slightly and try again. With the cooler removed, you can take out the CPU. To Remove the CPU, you will need to pull the retention arm (small metal bar) outwar...