Alyssa Shearrow is a Commerce Writer from the United States. She is an experienced PC builder, with a background working in System Integration and a focus on water-cooling. She's the "go-to" friend ...

Custom liquid cooling was in its heyday around 10 years ago, as every enthusiast wanted to craft the next best watercooling loop. It might not be as prevalent anymore, thanks to more advanced AIOs and ...

Air vs liquid cooling for gaming PCs explained, comparing thermal performance, noise, cost, and reliability to help you ...

Installing an all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler for your CPU is one thing, but it's a whole different ball game to set up your own loop. This involves many parts as we'll be building everything from ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether you play graphics-heavy video games, like to use editing software, or need a computer for a work-from-home job, PC performance matters ...

If you’re building or tuning a PC with an AIO (all-in-one) liquid cooler or a custom water cooling loop, it’s tempting to assume that running your pump at full speed all the time ensures the best ...

One of my favorite things about PC hardware is that it’s always getting better. Every year I get to enjoy the latest CPUs, GPUs, and memory advances and watch those numbers go up in turn. But there’s ...

Water cooling was once only the preserve of hardcore casemodders and overclockers. Today, it’s pretty routinely used in all sorts of performance PC builds. However, few are using large artistic ...

If you think the 240mm AIO cooler strapped to your CPU is pretty good, then prepare for your rig to be humbled by the monstrous cooling power on show here. This open-air water-cooled gaming PC has ...