When balanced mode secretly behaves like performance.

Windows PCs and laptops require a dedicated fan to support heat dissipation. The fan helps keep the hardware cool and ensures it doesn’t overheat in any intensive work or task. During peak performance ...

I have just received approval from accounting (the spouse) for putting together a new sytem for my 40th birthday!<BR><BR>Case: Antec Sonata II or P180<BR>CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800<BR>GPU: ...

Generally yes, as @Nauls says. Fill us in on your case fan setup, the temps you are seeing/the temps you are concerned about, resulting clock speeds at load (which is missing so far in this thread) ...

Being a laptop reviewer, it’s not unusual for me to see an otherwise excellent laptop let down by a noisy fan that becomes a distraction during work or play sessions. There are many reasons that can ...