Fans are becoming more and more necessary for modern computers. They're used to simply move air through the computer or cool specific components. What more people should realize is that not all fans are the same, and it is a wise choice to select high quality fans that last long, fit your noise tolerance and provide enough airflow for your needs. In this guide I'll make recommendations on fans to choose from, and go over several important things you should know about fans.
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Aftermarket CPU cooling solutions are often skipped, since both Intel and AMD include their own heat sink. While it is true that the stock heat sink will do for stock CPU clocks, many of us have the urge to overclock, especially if your CPU is bottlenecking your graphics solution. Aftermarket CPU heat sinks can be purchased for a low price, and they're much better than the standard cooling solutions.
There are many choices when it comes to third party CPU cooling solution. You have a variety of brand names such as Arctic Cooling, Cooler Master, Prolimatech, Thermalright, Thermaltake, Zalman, and much more. Many CPU coolers differ in construction and functionality. So here I will go over the basics and help you choose a good product.
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In order to properly cool your PC and its components, a good airflow setup is a necessity. Most pre-built PCs come with lousy airflow, thus heating up your components rather quickly. The use of fans is very important, and so is the location and orientation of the fans. In this guide you'll find information on general fan setups inside of a computer case, as well as the differences between positive and negative air pressure.
