{"id":27531,"date":"2026-08-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tns-gaming.se\/?p=27531"},"modified":"2026-06-02T21:52:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T19:52:11","slug":"computer-cooling-cool-gaming-computer-cool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tns-gaming.se\/en\/arkiv\/27531","title":{"rendered":"How to keep your gaming PC cool \u2013 guide to cooling"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cool computer performs better and lasts longer. When components get too hot, they automatically throttle down to protect themselves \u2013 something that shows up as stutters in the middle of a game. Here&#039;s how to keep your gaming computer cool and quiet.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why cooling is important<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Processors and graphics cards generate a lot of heat during gaming. Effective cooling keeps temperatures down, resulting in smoother performance, lower noise levels, and longer component life.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air cooling vs water cooling<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air cooling<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Reliable and affordable:<\/strong> Few moving parts and long service life.<\/li><li><strong>Easy maintenance:<\/strong> Mostly dusting now and then.<\/li><li><strong>Enough for most people:<\/strong> A good air cooler can handle most gaming computers.<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Water cooling (AIO)<\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Effective cooling:<\/strong> Good for powerful systems.<\/li><li><strong>Stylish and quiet:<\/strong> Often lower noise level under high load.<\/li><li><strong>Slightly higher price:<\/strong> And more components that can wear out.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for better cooling<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ensure good airflow in the enclosure with fans that draw in cool air and blow out warm air.<\/li><li>Clean dust regularly \u2013 dusty fans and filters significantly reduce cooling.<\/li><li>Make sure cables do not block airflow.<\/li><li>Place the computer so that it has air around it, not trapped in a cabinet.<\/li><\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our recommendation<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most people, a good air cooler and well-thought-out airflow will go a long way. If you&#039;re building a powerful system, water cooling can be worth the investment. With us you&#039;ll find chassis with good airflow and other components.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/category\/hardware-components\/pc-components\/chassis\/\">See chassis and cooling accessories<\/a><\/div><\/div><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to build a well-balanced system? Read more about our <a href=\"\/en\/category\/hardware-components\/pc-components\/\">PC components<\/a> and <a href=\"\/en\/category\/hardware-components\/hardware-other\/\">hardware and other<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Good computer cooling provides stable performance and a longer lifespan. We guide you to air and water cooling as well as good airflow in the chassis.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":14960,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-27531","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming"],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":27996,"url":"https:\/\/tns-gaming.se\/en\/arkiv\/27996","url_meta":{"origin":27531,"position":0},"title":"Gaming desktop or gaming laptop \u2013 which should you choose? 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