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.

In your small business, you may not have enough resources to have a full-time technical support employee. That might make you the default tech support, but don't worry -- getting to know the inside of ...

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The CPU is the single most important component of any computer. Without it, you can't boot up, let alone load an operating system. Want to know what CPU is inside your PC without taking it apart? That ...

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 ...

PC freezing, going slow, or running into hitches where it shouldn’t? Even if you have one of the best processors, high CPU usage could be to blame. Unfortunately, if you aren’t too computer savvy, ...