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I recently picked up a bunch of Thermalright fans for a new PC build, specifically the TL-G12 (120mm) and the TL-C14 (140mm). At the time, they were pretty inexpensive, and the promise of fluid dynamic bearings (FDB) along with PWM control sounded like a great deal on paper, so I bought quite a few of each. In this article and related video I go into detail about their installation and use.  Boxes for the Thermalright TL-G12 and TL-C14 fans. Specifications listed on the TL-G12 fan box. Specifications for the 120mm TL-G12: Speed: 1500 RPM (+/- 10%) Noise: Rated 23.6 dBA or greater. Airflow: Up to 62.6 CFM Connector: 4-pin PWM with a daisy-chain feature. Extras: Includes rubber pads on the corners for vibration dampening and standard case screws. One thing I noticed on the G12 frame is the lack of an airflow direction indicator, but it's a standard fan design, so it's easy enough to figure out. Specifications shown on the TL-C14 fan documentation. Specifications of the 140 mm TL-...

I've been trying to get this website into Adsense as an added bonus to make a few cents here and there, but their approval system appears to be especially harsh. Keep in mind I have two other websites in the Adsense system.  "low quality content" and "thin content" Most of the articles here right now are text versions of my YouTube videos. I'm going to assume this is why I'd had trouble with getting their approval.  Sorry, this feels out of touch. I produce videos as my primary form of work and then create website articles based on the videos. The site has ~15 detailed articles so far. I guess the Adsense approval system considers it "low quality content". 🤷  Not everyone wants to watch a video. I feel like this is a key value proposition.    Maybe in more time I'll try to apply again, but after looking at their videos and documentations it feels vague and difficult to guess what it is they actually want.  My guess is exclusive articles wi...

Today, let's take a look at the Pano-Mounts PPTM7950 phase change thermal pads. Full disclosure: Pano-Mounts did send these over for me to try out and make this video about them.  UPDATE: Pano-Mounts sent me a revised material that is easier to install, so check out the related website article and YouTube video to see that in action.  Holding the Pano-Mounts PPTM7950 thermal pad packaging. The specific pads I received are the 40x40 mm size, with a thickness of 0.2 mm. They are rated at 8.5 watts per meter Kelvin for thermal conductivity. What makes these interesting compared to standard thermal paste is that they're made of a thermally conductive phase change material.  Graphic explaining how phase change thermal pads work. Essentially, this means that when the material reaches a certain temperature (around 45°C according to their information), it softens and becomes more liquid-like. This allows it to flow and potentially fill in the microscopic gaps between a CPU's heat ...

Here's my review of the Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 750W power supply. The 2024 version specifically.  I needed a PSU for my latest build, and the specs on this one looked alright given what was available on Amazon around Black Friday 2024. It was an abrupt purchase and in retrospect I should have done more research.  It's an 80+ Gold rated, fully modular unit with a 10-year warranty. On the box it says efficiency up to 90%. But, as I quickly discovered, there's more to this power supply than meets the eye, and not all of it is good. Thermaltake Toughpower GF1 750W (2024) First Impressions The GF1 arrived in a nice, large box. Thermaltake used really nice dense foam inside the box to protect the power supply. No complaints about the packaging. The 10-year warranty is reassuring, assuming Thermaltake fully supports their warranties, and this unit has been working fine so far. Size and Design: The dimensions of the GF1 are 150mm x 86mm x 140mm. Dimensions It's a pretty sta...

Let's take a look at the Gladiator Joe Monitor Arm VESA Mount Bracket Adapter for two specific Samsung monitors. In my case the Samsung S24C750P.  My Samsung S24C750P monitor lacks a standard VESA mount. This was a significant negative when I was trying to get more desk space because I wanted to use a monitor arm for that screen. A quick search on Amazon and I found this adapter. Keep in mind that I purchased this bracket and have not hand any contact with the manufacturer.  The Gladiator Joe VESA mount bracket adapter fully installed on a Samsung Monitor. This adapter is specifically designed for two Samsung monitors: the S24C750P and the S27C750P. I have the 24-inch version, so I can't comment on the fit and function of the larger screen.  The connection points. The mount adapter itself is made of solid metal. It has these little stand-off connector points. It includes two sets of screws. I used the shorter ones on this screen. I assume the longer ones are for the 27-inch mod...