How Do You Change PC Cooling Fans?
Self-built PCs have been increasing in popularity since the beginning of the 21st century. Installing a processor fan is an important part of building your own computer. Processor fans are crucial to maintaining a low core temperature which is essential to a PC’s performance. Failure to install your fan properly can lead to overheating and damage to your processor. Proper fan installation can be achieved through some easy-to-follow instructions. Turn off your computer and open your case. Your CPU fan will be the large fan usually located in the center of your motherboard. Remove any screws or fasteners, pull out your old processor fan and consult your new fan’s instruction booklet to confirm that it requires thermal paste. Examine your processor and you should see an arrow near one of its corners. Your cooling fan should also have an arrow or similar marker. Align these two markers when installing your fan. Consult your fan’s instruction booklet and determine how your fan is tightened
