Getting a new graphics card for its MSRP in 2022 is nearly impossible, so it's more important than ever to take care of your current GPU. Sure, a nice dusting with an overpriced can of compressed air ...

In this guide we'll show you how to lower your GPU temperature, enabling your graphics card to not only run cooler, but also quieter. There are several ways to lower your GPU temp, and in this ...

Needing to know how to apply thermal paste may not be something you’ve had to deal with so far if you’ve freshly installed a CPU before, or if any coolers you’ve purchased have come with paste ...

Applying fresh thermal paste to an aging graphics card is a fantastic way to lower its operating temperature, but that might not necessarily fix overheating and thermal throttling issues. The thermal ...

In context: One of the oldest debates among PC builders concerns the correct or most effective way to apply thermal paste. A single blob, multiple blobs, a cross, or a butter spread? Igor's Lab ...

I've just ordered some Noctua NT-H1 thermal paste. When I first assembled my current PC, I applied too much paste because I spread it up to the edges of the heatspreader (picture here), which I later ...

Determining the optimal thermal interface material (TIM) can be challenging, but some individuals take a more experimental approach. One enthusiast recently conducted a study that included testing ...

I'm not going to name names (that would be cruel), but there's a bloke in the office who insists on spreading thermal paste with an old credit card. To be fair, he tends to achieve a fairly even layer ...

There are many reasons why a graphics card (or any hardware component) may run hotter than expected, which in turn can lead to unwanted throttling. Insufficient cooling, dust buildup, and overly ...