Ventiladores y disipadores de calor de la CPU AMD 3-Pin

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Finding the Right 3-Pin CPU Heatsink for Your Processor

As computers run, they get hot. This is mainly because of the heat coming off of the central processing unit, or CPU, as it works. Heat is dangerous for computers. If the heat gets too high, you could permanently damage your computer components, which may even lead to a non-functioning computer. Besides, lower CPU temperatures are more stable, efficient, and reliable. For that reason, most computers come with a cooling component for their computer.

What Kinds of Cooling Components Can I Use?

Many computers come with a couple of different ways to keep the processor cool. These are usually all connected to the CPU socket, such as the AM3. For your CPU cooler system, make sure that your fans and heat sink are compatible with your socket.

  • Fan: These are relatively self-explanatory. Fans are often the noise makers of the computer, and blow the warm air surrounding the processor away. They are powered by PWM, or Pulse Width Modulation, which controls the fan speed, depending on how much your CPU needs cooling. So, the PWM also controls the noise level of your computer. While fans are usually reliable, dust and lint blocking the air flow can prevent it from spinning properly and cause your AMD processor to overheat.
  • Heatsink: This is a piece of metal that draws heat from your processor into the aluminum or copper in the heatsink, using conduction to transfer heat. When combined with a CPU fan or two, the system is called a CPU cooler. For these CPU coolers, the fan or fans will blow heated air off and away from the heatsink so that it can continue to absorb the heat from the processor.
  • Liquid Cooling: Some CPU coolers employ liquids to keep the CPU cool. These need coolant-filled tubes, water blocks, and a few fans as well.

What Should I Look for in a CPU Cooler?

  • Noise Level: Depending on your preferences, CPU cooler fans can get very loud. Quieter fans will likely not cool your computer quite as much. If you can stand the noise, then a lot of fast, spinning CPU fans will likely keep your AMD processor cool.
  • Size: While bigger components usually mean better cooling, the inside of your computer is valuable real estate. Make sure that everything can fit inside your computer, and you may want to sacrifice some cooling capabilities for higher powered functionality.
  • Compatibility: Make sure that your fans, heatsink, liquid, and air coolers can work with your CPU socket.

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