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Computer Cooling Fan: Which type is suitable for you?'Stock' Air Cooling Fan
'Stock' Computer Cooling fan or heat sink fan is design to allow the processor chip (CPU) to run or operate within the thermal capacity range of the computer.This means that the CPU would not allow the heat sink fan (H.S.F) to operate beyond its limit. In other words, it doesn't usually operate beyond 85 degree Celsius. The advantage of having this kind of computer cooling fan: - It is very effective and runs quietly inside your computer case. 'Stock' heat sink/fan for high-end processor is better than the low-end processor (this depends on the type of processor's speed and brand, whether AMD or Intel). The disadvantage of having this kind of computer cooling fan: - This type of Heat sink fan is not suitable if you are planning to 'over clock' your computer.
After market Processor Heat sink/Fan
'After market' Processor Heat sink/fan is usually bigger compare to the 'stock' heat sink/fan (H.S.F). They are made up of various brands like Cooler Master, Zalman, Thermaltake and others. Their size makes up for its capacity to generate more airflow so that more heat can be reduce from the contact plate of the processor unit. This is possible since the 'After market Heat sink/fan' are made up of copper which is a better conductor of heat compare to 'stock' heat sink/fan which is made of aluminum. The advantage of having an 'After market' Heat sink/fan: - They are much quieter than 'stock' heat sink/fan. Upgrading your cooling fan into this sort of Heat sink is relatively easy if you follow the proper procedure. The bigger fans don't need to spin faster, it gives more cooling power which is good for those who are have their computer system 'over clocked'. The disadvantage of having an 'After market' Heat sink/fan: - It is quite nerve wrecking when you try to install this kind of cooling fan inside a small crowded Computer case. You might stumble the wiring and other components inside the computer case itself.
Water Cooling
The most effective way to cool down a very high-end computer is to use the water cooling system. The water cooling system helps to bring down the CPU or processor's temperature around 30% (much lower compare to 'stock' and 'after market' heat sink/fan).This method is usually applied for hardcore gamers since they use fast processor and graphic cards for their computer system which tend to rise the temperature inside the computer itself if they didn't use proper cooling system (i.e. using the water cooling kits). The advantage of having a water cooling system: - To put it into simple terms, water cooling is better than air cooling. Why? Because water holds more energy than air. Enabling the computer system to have a much lower temperature. Since little air flow is needed, the water cooling system runs very quietly compare to the other kinds of computer cooling fan system. The disadvantage of having a water cooling system: - The price of the water cooling system kit is relatively expensive. You need specialize technician in order to install a water cooling unit into your system. You also need to make sure that there is no leakage in the cooling system in order to avoid any malfunctions to your computer system..
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