Under normal circumstances, the CPU in your desktop PC generates modest amounts of heat; a smart fan on top of the CPU runs just fast enough to keep it cool. At this speed, you barely hear the fan.

One of the difficulties of CPU reviews is that they represent the best time to evaluate new features and software -- while simultaneously representing the worst possible time to attempt to do a deep ...

Tokyo – August 16, 2023 – NTT Corporation (NTT) in collaboration with the Research Institute of Electrical Communication, Tohoku University and CASA (Cyber Security in the Age of Large-Scale ...

Can you feel your PC or Mac running hot? We've found the best ways to check processor temps on your Windows PCs and Macs. Palash has been writing about technology (and entertainment) for over a decade ...

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 ...