CPU_FAN and CPU_OPT are entirely different and serve distinct purposes in the context of a computer cooling system. CPU_FAN or CPU Fan Header is the primary 4-pin fan header on a motherboard, and it ...

Another common mistake is omitting the rear fan. This fan is one of the most important in the system because it sits in the ...

The CPU OPT header is an additional connection for special processor cooling accessories, such as specialized coolers with multiple fans or water-cooling components. Functionally, CPU OPT is identical ...

Hi all, looking for some advice for an aftermarket CPU cooler. I'll try to provide as much info as I can. Blue aluminum Owltech case that I bought in Japan in 2001(Ah, there's where the challenge ...

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As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. TweakTown may also earn commissions from other affiliate partners at no extra cost to you. The TA140 has its merits and the scores tell the ...

So, I'm using a stock Intel cooler with my i7-2600K, and I'm noticing that the cooler isn't running at a consistent "humm". It keeps wavering (the RPM slightly speeds up for just a second and slows ...