Water cooling for PCs explained: performance gains, costs, noise levels, and whether liquid cooling beats air for gaming, overclocking, and daily use.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Keeping your computer cool is essential for optimal performance. When a PC starts to overheat, the processor frequency will drop (thermal ...

Whether you're new to building your own PC or a seasoned veteran, you likely argued with yourself about whether you should go with an air cooling system or a liquid one. You want the best available ...

If you’re building or tuning a PC with an AIO (all-in-one) liquid cooler or a custom water cooling loop, it’s tempting to assume that running your pump at full speed all the time ensures the best ...

It has been around four years since I ceased creating and maintaining open-loop liquid cooling solutions for my systems. Gone are the days when I had bottles of coolant ready for system flushes and ...

My last work on Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) was published on May 8. That article was titled “Super Micro Computer Q3: The Less-Discussed Topics (Rating Downgrade)”. As stated in the title, the ...

Walk into a typical data center and one of the first things that jumps out at you is the noise—the low, buzzing sound of thousands of fans: fans next to individual computer chips, fans on the back ...

SAN JOSE, May 14, 2025 — Super Micro Computer, Inc. announced updates for to its Direct Liquid Cooling (DLC) solution that incorporate new technologies for cooling various server components, ...