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But why are some PC cases so big now? Some PC cases are so big mainly to accommodate the motherboard’s form factor. Big PC cases allow ample airflow and breathing room for better cooling, support additional customization and provide room for upgrades all while making your computer easier to work on. Why are most computer cases so big? Hummer. I’ve …
There are many ways to keep a CPU cool, from mineral oil to passive cooling, but by far the most popular solutions are air or liquid CPU coolers. These coolers offer a host of features and options for just about any use case, from desktops to portable systems. Can I put a fan next to my computer? As long as …
Mini PCs work as desktop PCs that don’t take up any desk space. They are so small they can easily be attached to the back of a monitor, preferably using a standard VESA mount. This is a significant advantage in situations where space is limited or you don’t really want a tower case, such as a receptionist’s desk.Mini PC is …
The typical vented PC cools similarly, without a compressor, but rather using a fan to exhaust that heat outside the computer chassis. This is generally an effective way to keep a system running properly. The challenge is that fans can, and do, fail, sometimes taking the entire system down with them. How are fanless PCs cooled? Instead of just an …
The fan forces air across the heat sink, which allows more unheated air to move across the heat sink surface, thus increasing the total thermal gradient across the heat sink system and allowing more heat to exit the overall system. How does a fan and heat sink cool a processor? The fan moves cool air across the heat sink, pushing …
Mini PCs work as desktop PCs that don’t take up any desk space. They are so small they can easily be attached to the back of a monitor, preferably using a standard VESA mount. This is a significant advantage in situations where space is limited or you don’t really want a tower case, such as a receptionist’s desk.Mini PC is …
For most desktop PCs, you can expect a minimum three-year lifespan. However, most computers survive five to eight years, depending on the upgrading components. Maintenance is also critical, as dust is very problematic for PC components. Can a gaming PC last 10 years? A Gaming PC can easily last 10 years, especially with upgrades. If you are not upgrading your …
Using a powerful Intel NUC as a server is a smarter way to manage your data needs. Intel NUCs are small, powerful, and efficient, making them the perfect choice for home media servers, small business servers, or as part of a more efficient small data center rack. What is a NUC server? A NUC, short for “Next Unit of Computing”, …
Passive cooling is an approach to cooling computer components through slowing the speed at which the component, such as the processor, is operating. That approach contrasts with active cooling, which involves using fans in preference to slowing the speed of the component.Passive cooling is an approach to cooling computer components through slowing the speed at which the component, such as …
We sometimes hear reports of mini computers being slightly noisier than our customers expected. Unless they are designated as “fanless” (meaning they have no cooling fan and instead operate entirely on passive heat dissipation), mini PC’s will generate some noise. Is it normal for PCs to make noise? Normal noises should expect to hear include a low humming or quiet …