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Liquid Cooling VS Air Cooling

Whether you’re building your first PC or upgrading your current setup, cooling is a crucial factor for performance and longevity. But one question always pops up:

Should you go with liquid cooling or air cooling?

Let’s break it down....

🔧 What Is Air Cooling?

Air cooling uses fans and metal heatsinks (usually aluminum or copper) to dissipate heat from your CPU/GPU into the surrounding air.

Pros:

💰 Budget-friendly

🛠️ Simple to install and maintain

🧩 Fewer components = lower failure risk

Cons:

📣 Can be noisy at high speeds

🌡️ Less efficient for overclocked or high-performance CPUs

🧱 Bulky coolers might interfere with RAM or case space

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💧 What Is Liquid Cooling?

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Liquid cooling systems (AIO or custom loops) use a liquid coolant, radiator, pump, and tubes to move heat away from the CPU to be dissipated more efficiently.

Pros:

❄️ Superior thermal performance

🔇 Often quieter under load

✨ Sleek aesthetics & RGB options

Cons:

💸 More expensive

⚠️ Complex installation

🧪 Possible leak risk (although rare with AIOs)

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