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Here you will find answers to questions that are asked frequently. If you do not find what you are looking for, just contact us.

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Thanks to the new motor technology of the PWM-capable P-fans, only 5% of the commutation vibrations of a conventional DC motor occ...

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May 17, 2021 19:44
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Stagnant air is a very ineffective conductor of heat. Without air circulation, high-performance PC components would quickly build ...

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May 17, 2021 19:44
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ARCTIC made a conscious decision not to specify any values for the thermal conductivity of its thermal paste and thermal pads, be...

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February 13, 2023 14:50
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To remove thermal paste effectively and without leaving any residue, we recommend our MX Cleaner. With its help, residue-free rem...

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May 17, 2021 19:50
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A monitor arm frees up space on your desk. Your screen(s) can be optimally positioned and customized to meet your eye level, which...

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May 11, 2021 19:47
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Connect the USB hub to your PC using a USB cable. This connection ensures the basic data transfer between the hub and the PC. Opti...

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May 17, 2021 19:57
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There are two categories of ARCTIC case fans: P-fans and F-fans. While F-fans are used where airflow is required, P-fans work in s...

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Thermal paste can be applied in different ways. While some only place a little in the middle and have them evenly distributed by t...

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May 17, 2021 19:53
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At this point of time, none of our ARCTIC GPU-coolers is compatible with Nvidia's newly released RTX 3000-series cards.

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May 17, 2021 19:39
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The maximum installation height of RAM modules must not exceed 37.5 mm when using these coolers! We recommend low profile RAM with...

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May 17, 2021 19:29
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The Intel sockets LGA 2011 and LGA 2011-3 are not mechanically compatible. If a cooler is compatible with both sockets, the compat...

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May 17, 2021 19:30
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Unlike with liquid metal, no corrosion damage can occur when using MX pastes. Carefree work is guaranteed at all times. ...

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May 17, 2021 19:54
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ARCTIC made a conscious decision not to specify any values for the thermal conductivity of its thermal paste and thermal pads, be...

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February 13, 2023 14:58
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In general, we try to diversify our graphics card cooler compatibility as widely as possible. We are compatible with graphics card...

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May 11, 2021 19:45
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Using the connector block or connection cable, up to five BioniX P120 A-RGB can be operated on one port of the A-RGB controll...

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May 17, 2021 19:46
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Socket 115X and Socket 1200 are mechanically identical, so you do not need a new CPU cooler or additional mounting parts. The inst...

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May 17, 2021 19:29
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In the unopened state, our thermal paste can be stored for up to 8 years. Our syringes are resealable, so you basically don't have...

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May 17, 2021 19:53
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The CPU cooler is responsible for adequately cooling the processor in the computer. The CPU continuously transfers its high temper...

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May 17, 2021 19:28
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An increased CPU temperature can have several causes. First, you should clean your computer and check that all fans are rotating n...

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May 17, 2021 19:30
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If you want to replace the fans of a compact water cooling system from a third-party manufacturer with the ARCTIC Bionix P140, it...

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May 17, 2021 19:45
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All coolers shipped by ARCTIC are already compatible with LGA1700 processors. Coolers purchased from resellers may have been de...

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June 28, 2023 12:29
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In general, our warranty terms and conditions apply, which govern your rights as a consumer against Arctic in the event of de...

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May 17, 2021 19:31
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This is principally a matter of taste. Water cooling systems are often more powerful, but they also have a pump, which makes these...

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May 17, 2021 19:31
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There are several ways to install CPU coolers. The installation varies depending on the design. In principle, the motherboard shou...

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May 6, 2021 07:28
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A 4-pin fan connection should always be used with PWM coolers. It does not matter which fan connection is selected. Either "CPU_FA...

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May 17, 2021 19:27
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With a little luck, the temperature and volume of old, loud graphics cards can be reduced by replacing the thermal paste. If this ...

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May 17, 2021 19:39
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To get detailed information on how to change the PWM-settings specific to your motherboard, refer to our guide below: Change PWM-...

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May 17, 2021 19:43
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As the TDP of the CPUs is only of limited significance for the expected cooling performance, ARCTIC has developed indicators to m...

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February 15, 2024 09:47
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The screen should have a minimum size of 13" and may measure up to 43", depending on the model. Our monitor arms are designed for ...

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May 17, 2021 19:58
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A 3-pin case fan can easily be connected to a 4-pin connector on the motherboard. The fourth pin is simply left blank in this con...

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May 17, 2021 19:43
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The number of fans connected in series depends on the output of the motherboard. Motherboard fan connectors typically have an out...

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May 17, 2021 19:32
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Unfortunately, some motherboards have problems when using the offset mounting. Mostly the Liquid Freezer II can be installed with...

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May 17, 2021 19:36
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The high quality components used and the excellent results of our long-term testing give us the certainty that our Liquid Freezer ...

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May 17, 2021 19:36
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Our models are suitable for mounting one to three monitors. Using the appropriate extensions from the Pro series, up to two additi...

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May 17, 2021 19:55
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The robust base of the monitor arm can be quickly and easily attached to a table edge or in a table hole using the adjustable clam...

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May 17, 2021 19:58
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The number of fans controllable via PWM sharing technology on a fan connector depends on the output of the motherboard and the cu...

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May 17, 2021 19:43
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Our functional monitor mounts offer several decisive advantages, starting with the quality: they are extremely stable and durable....

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May 17, 2021 19:58
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The surface of a heatsink is never completely flat. Its surface is covered with microscopic abrasions caused by the manufacturing....

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May 17, 2021 19:50
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ARCTIC primarily offers two types of thermal interfaces: thermal paste and thermal pads. Paste usually performs better when it com...

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May 11, 2021 19:46
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The PWM settings can be configured using appropriate software or directly in the BIOS, which is better. The curve is often configu...

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May 17, 2021 19:30
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In addition to the size and speed of a fan, airflow and static pressure are two important indicators for evaluating the performanc...

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May 11, 2021 19:46
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3-pin case fan: Standard, Silent and TC series 4-pin case fan: PWM (PST) series   We also have pin-outs in the...

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May 17, 2021 19:46
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To ensure full compatibility with newer RTX cards, Accelero Xtreme coolers are now in their second revision. An additional adapte...

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May 17, 2021 19:40
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Our graphics card coolers can be connected in different ways. Most coolers and cards can use the regular fan connector on the grap...

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May 11, 2021 19:45
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Users should choose a soft enough thermal pad so that it adapts well to the surfaces (i.e., component and cooler) and thick enoug...

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May 17, 2021 19:52
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Basically, the selected CPU cooler must be able to keep the CPU at moderate temperatures. The higher the temperature, the higher t...

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May 17, 2021 19:27
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Most case manufacturers indicate the maximum CPU cooler height in their specifications. Please follow these specifications to make...

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May 17, 2021 19:35
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Steve from GamersNexus explains you the mistakes to avoid while assembling your water cooling AIO in your PC case. The f...

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May 17, 2021 19:34
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Our monitor arms can be installed quickly, easily and without the need for additional tools. Everything you need for standard asse...

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May 17, 2021 19:55
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Static pressure is important for cooling performance in situations where completely free air circulation is not possible. This can...

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May 17, 2021 19:41
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When using our paste, you do not have to worry about possible short circuits, since it is neither electrically conductive nor capa...

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May 17, 2021 19:50
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Basically, the two ARCTIC fan series F (as in flow) and P (as in pressure) differ in their main application: F fans are suitable ...

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November 1, 2021 08:30
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The backside cooler is used to cool components such as graphic RAM and voltage converters via the back of the PCB. Although the ba...

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May 17, 2021 19:40
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Our new case fans come with a 0dB mode. This means that the fans do not rotate with a low PWM signal and are therefore completely ...

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October 29, 2021 13:27
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The look of our thermal paste packaging has changed several times over the years. However, the formula has remained unchanged, whi...

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May 17, 2021 19:53
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Our CPU coolers should never be used with liquid metal (such as Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut), as they can cause strong oxidation ...

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May 17, 2021 19:28
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No. On most processors, the hotspot is located in the middle of the CPU (on newer AMD processors, it is slightly shifted outwards)...

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May 17, 2021 19:29
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Despite their similar-sounding names, RGB and A-RGB are two completely different lighting standards that cannot be easily connect...

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October 28, 2021 07:48
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CPU coolers can be constructed in different ways. A basic distinction is made between air and water coolers. There are radial and ...

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May 17, 2021 19:32
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