CPU Cooling Methods

PC cooling systems are of the hottest - & coolest - computer hardware accessories available. Most computers, however, still do not come with a cooling method more advanced than the typical heat sink & CPU fan. Some computers, however, are being sold with liquid cooling systems, such as the Apple G5 Power Mac. The dual processors without a doubt put out a great deal of excess heat that a simple copper heat sink & fan alone can not properly dissipate. Intel is also getting in to the new cooling trend, claiming that it is newest processors (of the Pentium line) are about0 degrees hotter than any chip currently produced by AMD (Advanced Micro Devices).

Although these new processors all but absolutely need high-end cooling systems, it may not be a bad idea to add an additional cooling method to your 1-3 year old method. Your heatsink & fan can probably handle the heat, but the additional cooling cannot hurt. Here are some popular options in case you are looking to add a new cooling method to your computer:

- Water cooling method. Several companies currently offer both outside & internal liquid systems that can effectively chilled a variety of processors, whether you have a P4, or a late AMD processor such as the K7 or K8. Some come with a nifty control panel that shows the processor temperature & speed of the fan.

- Memory cooling method. CPU's are not the only hardware part that becomes dangerously hot in the work of extended computer usage. Your memory cards can also produce a large amount of heat. To combat this, there are memory heat spreaders available to dissipate RAM heat. The aluminum bars attach to the RAM module, providing an outlet for the heat - working much like a CPU heatsink.

- Heavy-duty fan method. Fans are not at all out of the cooling picture. Replacing the ordinary manufactures fan with a custom model can be beneficial to your CPU's performance. There is a lot of new fan-type cooling systems available, including some that blow air powerfully around the heat sink, much a like a miniature jet engine.

There are a lot of options when it comes to properly cooling your PC. The method of setting up the right cooling method for you can be fun & rewarding. Chances are lovely that if your computer is less than years old, it may gain advantage immensely from improved cooling & ventilation.