Some parts, like the CPU and graphics card, can get so hot you could cook on them.
Needless to say, keeping your box cool should be a top priority.
Below are 11 computer cooling solutions that anyone can do.
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check that there’s nothing sitting right against any side of the computer, especially the back.
Most of the hot air flows out of the back end of the computer case.
If your gear is hidden away inside a desk, confirm the door isn’t closed all the time.
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Cool air enters from the front and sometimes from the sides of the case.
The missing puzzle piece here is dirt.
This causes the fans to slow down and fail much quicker than usual.
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A clogged up fan does a terrible job at cooling your expensive computer components.
Clean your machine
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The fans inside your machine are there to keep it cool.
Do you know what slows a fan down and then eventually makes it stop?
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Dirtin the form of dust, pet hair, etc.
It all finds a way into your gear and much of it gets stuck in the several fans.
One of the most effective ways to cool your PC is to clean the internal fans.
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Sometimes your only option is to move the computer.
If moving your system just isn’t an option, keep reading for more tips.
Moving your rig can cause damage to the sensitive parts inside if you’re not careful.
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Upgrade the CPU Fan
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Your CPU is probably the most sensitive and expensive part inside your system.
It also has the most potential to overheat.
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Many companies sell large CPU fans that help keep CPU temperature lower than a factory installed fan ever could.
The airflow you feel when you hold your hand behind your box is coming from this fan.
your rig can heat up quickly if this fan isn’t working.
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Unfortunately, you’re able to’t just replace the power supply fan.
If this fan is no longer working, you’ll need toreplace the entire power supply.
Super fast memory and high-end graphics cards can often give the CPU a run for its money.
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In other words, if your memory is running hot, buy and install a memory fan.
If your graphics card is overheating during gameplay, upgrade to a larger graphics card fan.
With ever-faster hardware comes ever-hotter parts.
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Fan manufacturers know this and have created specialized fan solutions for nearly everything inside your gear.
In these cases, installing a water cooling kit can help.
Water transfers heat well and can drastically reduce the temperature of a CPU.
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“Water inside a computer?
That doesn’t sound safe!”
Don’t worry, the water, or other liquid, is completely enclosed inside the transfer system.
Liquid coolingkits are easy to install, even if you’ve never upgraded a computer before.
Install a Phase Change Unit
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Phase change units are the most drastic of cooling technologies.
A phase change unit can be thought of as a refrigerator for your CPU.
It utilizes many of the same technologies to cool or even freeze a CPU.
Phase change units like the one pictured here range in price from $1,000 to $2,000 USD.
Similar enterprise-level PC cooling products can be $10,000 USD or more!
