CPU_FAN and CPU_OPT are entirely different and serve distinct purposes in the context of a computer cooling system. CPU_FAN or CPU Fan Header is the primary 4-pin fan header on a motherboard, and it ...

The CPU_FAN header is the primary fan connection on the motherboard, specifically designed to control the CPU cooler. Here are some key points about the CPU_FAN header: The CPU_OPT header, also known ...

I'm stuck. Just putting together a new system and all I have are 3 wire fans for the heatsink. The CPU fan connection on the motherboard is a 4 pin thingy.<br>I can plug in the 3 pin connector but the ...

Building a PC isn’t easy for everyone, but if you’re someone who’s planning on doing it soon or just a PC enthusiast who’s passionate about PCMR, then this is the perfect blog for you. In this column, ...

There are two components you'll want to install on the motherboard before you mount it in the case -- the processor and the memory modules. Then again, you may not ...

This post is a quick sequel of my previous article jam-packed with my personal experiences and observations while I was fiddling with standard 4-wire PC cooling fans. Today I will be talking about the ...

I'm building a PC for the first time 10+ years, and I have a noob problem. I can't find the right case fan connection on my motherboard. I'm using the Gigabyte Z690i ITX motherboard. According to the ...