Choose a cooler for the processor. Tips for dummies and not only

If we consider the processor as the heart of a computer, it is from its cooling that the stable and high-quality work of the whole "organism" depends - after all, if the processor starts to overheat or stops working stably, this affects the further operation of absolutely all applications and can lead to a serious breakdown of the PC. Therefore, the choice of the processor cooling system, which is the cooler for the processor, must be approached with all seriousness.

The cooler for the processor includes two important components - a fan and a radiator. Nowadays in the market of computer hardware you can find a huge number of coolers for every taste - starting from boxed solutions, which are supplied with the best processor manufacturers and ending with coolers with gold leaf or bright LEDs of various colors. But to choose a cooler for the processor is still worth first of all, starting from its technical characteristics, and not from an aesthetic appearance - after all, even every "kettle" knows that the temperature of the processor and video cards influence the further operation of the computer and if the devices overheat, the computer can Just break down.

Many modern coolers have the ability to change the speed of rotation of the fan due to the number of revolutions depending on the temperature to which the processor is heated at one time or another. The coolers also differ in the size of the radiator, the number and thickness of its ribs, the thickness of the sole and the materials from which the radiator is made.

So how do you navigate with such a huge selection of these devices on the market and choose the best cooler for the processor? First, let's understand the main points that should be paid attention when buying a cooler.

A small cooler running at high speeds can pump the same amount of air per unit of time as a larger but "slower" cooler. This speed will affect first of all the noise level that the cooler will emit. Often the manufacturers of these devices indicate the loudness of the cooler in its specification in decibels (a short designation is "db"). It should also be remembered that the CPU cooler that stopped completely or became noisy as a result of the CPU cooler can be replaced without any problems by the same size.

All fans for coolers can be divided into two large groups - those that use a sliding bearing, and those in which several (or even one) rolling bearings are installed . Usually coolers or fans themselves have an index on which the bearing of the used bearing is indicated to this or that type - rolling bearings are indicated by the index "b" (two rolling bearings - "2b", respectively), and the plain bearings are marked "s". Fans with roller bearings have a higher price, but they will last much longer and will be highly reliable during service.

Virtually any cooler for the processor is made of either aluminum or copper. Copper is more expensive and heavier material, but, having better heat conductivity, it is better to remove heat from the processor. The most optimal option is an aluminum cooler that has a copper pad at the contact point of the cooler with a processor.

The cooling efficiency will be affected by the height, thickness and number of fins of the radiator - viewing the temperature of the processor will allow you to choose the best option, but you can rely on the data provided by manufacturers.

When buying a cooler, you should pay attention to the quality of processing the soles of the radiator itself. The rest of the details - LED backlighting, the presence of a speed regulator, gilding - do not affect the quality of the work and their choice depends on the aesthetic taste of the user.

Before buying a CPU cooler, it is advisable to consult with specialists or to study information from specialized forums. With this help, you can choose the best option for cooling the processor and forget about the overheating of your home PC forever.