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With a thicker radiator, pre-installed high-performance Arctic P-Fans, a unique VRM cooling CPU block fan, and a clever CPU block that requires the removable of the stock CPU retention frame for ...

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

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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 ...

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 ...

Keep your system cool and running at its best with the best computer CPU cooling fans, designed for efficient heat management and peak performance. Alexandru-Bogdan Ghita / Unsplash The game is ...