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 ...

IIRC the extra pin on a 4 pin motherboard header may report if the fan has totally stopped, like a failure line, to tell the mobo to shut the CPU off. I've got an old 4 pin fan here from a '94 vintage ...

In this guide, we'll show you how to set your PC to respond to coolant temperature, rather than the CPU temperature. Why would you want to do that, you might ask. It seems logical to set your fans to ...

The Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the heart of any computer, and like any powerful electronic component, it generates heat ...

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 ...

Your PC is made up of several different hardware components, the most important of which is the CPU. The CPU acts as the brain for your PC, and as such, you’re going to need to keep it running in ...

Checking your CPU's temperature is a great way to make sure that your processor is running at peak performance. Even if you're using the best processor for your budget, a CPU that's too hot can cause ...