220-1101 · Question #790
A user has noticed high CPU temperatures when gaming. The user would like to lower the CPU temperature, and cost is not an issue. Which of the following should the user do to BEST cool the CPU while k
The correct answer is D. Install liquid cooling.. Liquid cooling (all-in-one or custom loop) provides superior thermal performance compared to air cooling and, critically, operates much more quietly under load because the pump noise is far less intrusive than a high-RPM fan. Upgrading thermal paste can improve temperatures margi
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A user has noticed high CPU temperatures when gaming. The user would like to lower the CPU temperature, and cost is not an issue. Which of the following should the user do to BEST cool the CPU while keeping noise to a minimum?
Options
- AUpgrade the thermal paste.
- BUse a copper heat sink.
- CUpgrade the CPU fan.
- DInstall liquid cooling.
How the community answered
(34 responses)- A3% (1)
- B15% (5)
- C6% (2)
- D76% (26)
Explanation
Liquid cooling (all-in-one or custom loop) provides superior thermal performance compared to air cooling and, critically, operates much more quietly under load because the pump noise is far less intrusive than a high-RPM fan. Upgrading thermal paste can improve temperatures marginally but is not the 'best' solution. A copper heat sink is better than aluminum but still air-based and noisy under load. Upgrading the CPU fan increases airflow but increases noise-directly conflicting with the requirement to minimize noise.
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