Gigabyte makes a good product, I just wish they would better explain their fan headers. I'm trying to figure out the intention of the four fan headers on this board (EP35C-DS3R). Here's how they are ...

I'm planning on getting a Z77 motherboard when Ivy Bridge chips come out, so I'm currently planning my setup. I have a case with fans and water cooling waiting. I have 5 fans and 1 pump that all have ...

Fan speed is temperature-controlled. The fan RPM range depends on what fan model you use. Fan control on the Gigabyte B550 Vision D can be accessed both in the BIOS, or through SIV in Windows. The ...

Building a PC can be a complicated endeavor, particularly for a first-timer. Even when it comes down to cooling, it can be hard to decide on picking up an air cooler or an all-in-one (AIO) water ...

The point of this guide is to show the latest and greatest in fan control technology on Intel Z270 motherboards and to help you understand what each brand has to offer in their high-end products. I ...

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 ...

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