Guide & Resources

Discover comprehensive guides, tutorials, and resources to enhance your PC building experience. Access expert tips, detailed manuals, and troubleshooting advice to optimize your custom builds. Perfect for beginners and seasoned builders alike.

BEST PC FAN SETUPS: HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CASE'S COOLING

Best PC Fan Setups: How to Improve Your Case’s Cooling

How to optimize your PC cooling performance with the best fan configuration.

WHAT IS ATX 3.0?

What is ATX 3.0?

ATX 3.0 is a PSU specification standard released by Intel. ATX 3.0 is optimal for high-power gaming and streaming, and essential for Nvidia 40 series GPUs.

THE TECHNICAL EVOLUTION OF THE MOBIUS SERIES

The Technical Evolution of the Mobius Series

Cooler Master’s in-house designed Mobius series case fans feature several technological evolutions, making them the star of the next generation of cooling technology.

WHAT IS CYBENETICS NOISE LEVEL?

What is Cybenetics Noise Level?

Cybenetics calculates a PSU’s overall noise output by averaging testing noise measurements, and then certifying the PSU with a noise level rank.

ATX OR SFX: WHICH PSU IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

ATX or SFX: Which PSU is Right for You?

Generally, SFX PSUs are best for small form factor cases or otherwise compact machines that don’t have much space for other components like cooling systems, while ATX PSUs are for larger, regular cases.

HOW TO INSTALL A LIQUID COOLER IN YOUR PC

How to install a liquid cooler in your PC

Installing an AIO CPU liquid cooler in your PC is pretty easy if you follow these steps.

RGB OR ARGB? WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?

RGB or ARGB?

RGB lighting is LED-based lighting that allows for more than 16 million color variations. ARGB lighting allows for more complex lighting displays via control of each individual LED.

HOW TO CHOOSE A PC CASE

How to choose a PC case

When choosing a PC case, it is important to consider the form factor, features, and aesthetics. Ensure that all components will work and fit together properly, and that the case you have selected can support the kind of tasks you want your PC to perform.

AIO LIQUID COOLING OR AIR COOLING? WHICH SHOULD YOU CHOOSE?

AIO Liquid Cooling or Air Cooling?

Air coolers and AIO liquid cooling are both effective methods for cooling your CPU. Which you choose is largely a matter of personal preference.

HOW TO SAFELY INSTALL A PSU?

How to Safely Install a PSU

Safely installing a PSU while building your PC is not too complex. If you follow the steps of this guide and your product’s instructions slowly and carefully, everything should go smoothly.

WHAT IS A PSU?

What is a PSU

A PSU plugs into a wall outlet and converts the AC power supplied to your home into low-voltage regulated DC power to be used by your PC. As the heart that powers the entire machine, the PSU is among the most important components in your PC.

WHAT IS AN SFX PSU?

What is an SFX PSU

SFX is a small form factor PSU design specification. Small form factor refers to a smaller-than-usual computer component. SFX power supplies are significantly smaller than ATX PSUs.

WHAT IS AN ATX PSU?

What is an ATX PSU

ATX (Advanced Technology eXtended) is a specification for motherboards, PSUs, and cases. The specification defines sizing, I/O panel location, mounting points, and other factors that ensure each PC component fits together in a standardized way.

WHAT ARE POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED MATERIALS?

What are Post-Consumer Recycled Materials

Post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials are made from consumer recycled materials and are used to make new products. PCR materials can be used in the composition of materials such as aluminum and plastic, and in the manufacturing of packaging, consumer electronic goods, and more.

WHAT IS 80 PLUS EFFICIENCY?

What is 80 Plus efficiency

80 Plus efficiency is a certification program that proves the efficiency of PC power supply units. An 80 Plus certified unit is guaranteed to be at least 80% efficient at loads of 20%, 50%, and 100%.

HOW TO CHOOSE A PSU?

How to choose a PSU

When building a PC, you need to know the 3 most important factors for choosing a PSU: wattage, form factor, and efficiency. We have compiled a list of the 3 most important factors to consider when choosing a PSU for your build.

THE POWER OF SUPERCONDUCTIVE COMPOSITE HEAT PIPES

The Power of Superconductive Composite Heat Pipes

CPU coolers are one of the most important components that ensure a powerful PC can run smoothly. The CPU is the brain of every PC and if it overheats it will cease to work properly, effectively shutting down the entire machine.

WHAT IS ATX 3.1: HOW COOLER MASTER PROTECTS YOUR GPU WITH THE LATEST STANDARD

What is ATX 3.1: How Cooler Master Protects Your GPU with the Latest Standard

The main change that comes with the ATX 3.1 PSU spec is the new 12V-2x6 power connector, which fixes all the reliability issues present in the ATX 3.0 12VHPWR connector.