Helpcenter - Frequently asked Questions

Thanks to the new motor technology of the PWM-capable P-fans, only 5% of the commutation vibrations of a conventional DC motor occ...

Stagnant air is a very ineffective conductor of heat. Without air circulation, high-performance PC components would quickly build ...

ARCTIC made a conscious decision not to specify any values for the thermal conductivity of its thermal paste and thermal pads, be...

To remove thermal paste effectively and without leaving any residue, we recommend our MX Cleaner. With its help, residue-free rem...

A monitor arm frees up space on your desk. Your screen(s) can be optimally positioned and customized to meet your eye level, which...

Connect the USB hub to your PC using a USB cable. This connection ensures the basic data transfer between the hub and the PC. Opti...

There are two categories of ARCTIC case fans: P-fans and F-fans. While F-fans are used where airflow is required, P-fans work in s...

Thermal paste can be applied in different ways. While some only place a little in the middle and have them evenly distributed by t...

At this point of time, none of our ARCTIC GPU-coolers is compatible with Nvidia's newly released RTX 3000-series cards.

The maximum installation height of RAM modules must not exceed 37.5 mm when using these coolers! We recommend low profile RAM with...

The Intel sockets LGA 2011 and LGA 2011-3 are not mechanically compatible. If a cooler is compatible with both sockets, the compat...

Unlike with liquid metal, no corrosion damage can occur when using MX pastes. Carefree work is guaranteed at all times. ...

ARCTIC made a conscious decision not to specify any values for the thermal conductivity of its thermal paste and thermal pads, be...

In general, we try to diversify our graphics card cooler compatibility as widely as possible. We are compatible with graphics card...

Using the connector block or connection cable, up to five BioniX P120 A-RGB can be operated on one port of the A-RGB controll...

Socket 115X and Socket 1200 are mechanically identical, so you do not need a new CPU cooler or additional mounting parts. The inst...

In the unopened state, our thermal paste can be stored for up to 8 years. Our syringes are resealable, so you basically don't have...

The CPU cooler is responsible for adequately cooling the processor in the computer. The CPU continuously transfers its high temper...

An increased CPU temperature can have several causes. First, you should clean your computer and check that all fans are rotating n...

If you want to replace the fans of a compact water cooling system from a third-party manufacturer with the ARCTIC Bionix P140, it...

All coolers shipped by ARCTIC are already compatible with LGA1700 processors. Coolers purchased from resellers may have been de...

In general, our warranty terms and conditions apply, which govern your rights as a consumer against Arctic in the event of de...

This is principally a matter of taste. Water cooling systems are often more powerful, but they also have a pump, which makes these...

There are several ways to install CPU coolers. The installation varies depending on the design. In principle, the motherboard shou...

A 4-pin fan connection should always be used with PWM coolers. It does not matter which fan connection is selected. Either "CPU_FA...

With a little luck, the temperature and volume of old, loud graphics cards can be reduced by replacing the thermal paste. If this ...

To get detailed information on how to change the PWM-settings specific to your motherboard, refer to our guide below: Change PWM-...

As the TDP of the CPUs is only of limited significance for the expected cooling performance, ARCTIC has developed indicators to m...

The screen should have a minimum size of 13" and may measure up to 43", depending on the model. Our monitor arms are designed for ...

A 3-pin case fan can easily be connected to a 4-pin connector on the motherboard. The fourth pin is simply left blank in this con...

The number of fans connected in series depends on the output of the motherboard. Motherboard fan connectors typically have an out...

Unfortunately, some motherboards have problems when using the offset mounting. Mostly the Liquid Freezer II can be installed with...

The high quality components used and the excellent results of our long-term testing give us the certainty that our Liquid Freezer ...

Our models are suitable for mounting one to three monitors. Using the appropriate extensions from the Pro series, up to two additi...

The robust base of the monitor arm can be quickly and easily attached to a table edge or in a table hole using the adjustable clam...

The number of fans controllable via PWM sharing technology on a fan connector depends on the output of the motherboard and the cu...

Our functional monitor mounts offer several decisive advantages, starting with the quality: they are extremely stable and durable....

The surface of a heatsink is never completely flat. Its surface is covered with microscopic abrasions caused by the manufacturing....

ARCTIC primarily offers two types of thermal interfaces: thermal paste and thermal pads. Paste usually performs better when it com...

The PWM settings can be configured using appropriate software or directly in the BIOS, which is better. The curve is often configu...

In addition to the size and speed of a fan, airflow and static pressure are two important indicators for evaluating the performanc...

3-pin case fan: Standard, Silent and TC series 4-pin case fan: PWM (PST) series   We also have pin-outs in the...

To ensure full compatibility with newer RTX cards, Accelero Xtreme coolers are now in their second revision. An additional adapte...

Our graphics card coolers can be connected in different ways. Most coolers and cards can use the regular fan connector on the grap...

Users should choose a soft enough thermal pad so that it adapts well to the surfaces (i.e., component and cooler) and thick enoug...

Basically, the selected CPU cooler must be able to keep the CPU at moderate temperatures. The higher the temperature, the higher t...

Most case manufacturers indicate the maximum CPU cooler height in their specifications. Please follow these specifications to make...

Steve from GamersNexus explains you the mistakes to avoid while assembling your water cooling AIO in your PC case. The f...

Our monitor arms can be installed quickly, easily and without the need for additional tools. Everything you need for standard asse...

Static pressure is important for cooling performance in situations where completely free air circulation is not possible. This can...

When using our paste, you do not have to worry about possible short circuits, since it is neither electrically conductive nor capa...

Basically, the two ARCTIC fan series F (as in flow) and P (as in pressure) differ in their main application: F fans are suitable ...

The backside cooler is used to cool components such as graphic RAM and voltage converters via the back of the PCB. Although the ba...

Our new case fans come with a 0dB mode. This means that the fans do not rotate with a low PWM signal and are therefore completely ...

The look of our thermal paste packaging has changed several times over the years. However, the formula has remained unchanged, whi...

Our CPU coolers should never be used with liquid metal (such as Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut), as they can cause strong oxidation ...

No. On most processors, the hotspot is located in the middle of the CPU (on newer AMD processors, it is slightly shifted outwards)...

Despite their similar-sounding names, RGB and A-RGB are two completely different lighting standards that cannot be easily connect...

CPU coolers can be constructed in different ways. A basic distinction is made between air and water coolers. There are radial and ...