Whether they are controlled by your motherboard or by a dedicated controller, your PC's case fans cycle up and down based on how hot the control software thinks your computer is. The problem: most ...

If you are a PC user who needs to monitor the temperature constantly and ensure that is not high during intensive processing, then an incorrect CPU temperature reading can create issues. This post ...

One of the pillars of good PC custodianship is ensuring all your gear isn't running out of spec, which can cause slowdowns, crashes, and frustration. The chief culprit for something running too hot is ...

So I built out a new box some months ago with the help of the fine Ars folks and it's been running great until recently.. for some reason the fans seem to randomly ramp up high for a few seconds then ...

After a week with my new build I'm realizing that my fan curve settings are terrible. Bottom PWM fans are mapped to coolant temp, basically linear from 50% duty cycle @ 30 Celsius coolant to 100% duty ...

Proper thermal dissipation is an essential rule for nowadays electronics. The best operating temperature for the electronic components is 25 degrees (standard room temperature). Thermal dissipation in ...