How CPU cooler mounting pressure affects CPU cooling, contact quality, thermal paste spread, CPU temperature, and AIO performance.

Coolant temperature vs CPU temperature for fan control: learn which sensor gives smoother AIO fan curves, lower noise, and better radiator control.

CPU package temperature vs core temperature explained for AIO users. Learn which CPU temperature matters, how thermal throttling works, and what to monitor on modern Intel and AMD processors.

Why do top-mounted radiators hit RAM? Learn how radiator thickness, fan depth, DIMM height, motherboard layout, and case offset determine real AIO RAM clearance.

Radiator intake improves CPU cooling but can heat the GPU. Radiator exhaust protects case temperatures. Learn how to balance both with a tested airflow plan.