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 ...

Trying to get AIO Fan speed back to MB (BIOS says no CPU fan reported, but it can be ignored). Temperatures are not an issue. The thing is, no included cable, and the connector on the Fan Controller ...

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ENERMAX's latest all-in-one CPU cooler series is definitely for those looking to cool their CPU and the surrounding VRM, as the new LIQMAX FLO series is the first from the company to add a VRM fan. It ...

Recent high-end processors from the Raptor Lake Refresh and Ryzen 7000 series have made it extremely important to understand why users shouldn't settle for just any CPU cooler. Record-breaking ...

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 ...

Tired of bulky, unsightly tubing cluttering up your PC build? You’re not alone. Many PC builders struggle with finding a cooling solution that offers both performance and a clean aesthetic. LIAN LI ...

ASUS has unveiled the ROG Strix LC IV series of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers at CES 2026, introducing a design that ...

The Valkyrie V360 AIO CPU Liquid Cooler promises to be a high-performance all-in-one liquid cooling solution designed to keep modern processors running at their best. Targeted at PC enthusiasts and ...