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 ...

I ran a stress test by running Cinebench and OCCT at the same time to max out both CPU and GPU. CPU package temps stayed in the mid-70s, and GPU never got much over 60, for 9 minutes. The fan on the ...

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 ...

While seemingly basic compared to the other components, your computer's fan actually plays a massive role in maintaining the system's optimal performance. It does so by regulating the internal ...

One very disappointing factor about the bundle is the fact that a 4-pin PWM CPU fan splitter isn’t included meaning that your fans will be controlled by different headers and settings instead of both ...

PC gamers often obsess over keeping their systems cool. After all, adding a few more RGB fans is one of the easiest ways to make your system look cooler and physically run cooler as well. But with so ...