and never looking at the CPU temps or fan curves. This approach might have worked for some of the earlier CPUs I used — Intel Core 2 Duo, AMD FX-6300, and even the Ryzen 5 1600. However ...

Some also included daisy-chained fans that don't need extra wires. Also check for USB connection support, so you can control the cooler via software. Some Intel and AMD CPUs come with a cooler ...

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