Cooling Hub

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Photoshop Generative Fill Heat: A CPU vs GPU Repeat-Run Checklist
Many users mistakenly believe all laptop heat issues stem from the GPU, but a gaming laptop can show its GPU at 60-65°C while the CPU is already at 70°C during... Read more...
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Teams and Chrome Heating Your Laptop? A Cooling and Throttling Checklist
Your laptop hitting 90°C during a video call isn't always throttling, but it's a warning. Community data shows even 5 Chrome tabs can cause painful heat if vents are blocked... Read more...
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Do Laptop Cooling Pads Work for OBS Fan Noise? How to Test Total Noise
Laptop cooling pads can drop CPU temperatures by 10-20°C, preventing thermal throttling and improving performance. However, they often introduce their own fan noise, making the net acoustic benefit for OBS... Read more...
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Phone Cooling Pad Math: Fan vs Semiconductor Coolers
A fan-only phone cooler may move air, but glass-backed phones often see only a 1-2°C change under heavy gaming. Semiconductor TEC coolers and copper heat-spreader pads can attack the real... Read more...
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Phone Cooler Explained: Semiconductor (TEC) vs Fan Coolers
When your phone hits 87°C (190°F) during Winlator/GameHub emulation, a basic clip-on fan often changes temps by only 1–2°C—because it’s pushing ambient air at a glass back. Semiconductor (TEC/Peltier) phone... Read more...
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Phone Cool Hot Weather: Weather-Indexed Guide to Beat Overheating
Is your phone dimming its screen or throttling performance in the summer heat? This weather-indexed guide shows exactly how to keep your phone cool in hot weather, with targeted solutions... Read more...
Galaxy S24 Ultra Overheating: Reddit’s Real Numbers and Proven Fixes
Galaxy S24 Ultra Overheating: Reddit’s Real Numbers and Proven Fixes
Galaxy S24 Ultra overheating is more than an annoyance—Reddit users report CPU temps spiking to 60°C, GPU throttling to 231 MHz, and frame rates collapsing from 30 FPS to 4... Read more...
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Phone Overheating: Causes, Data-Backed Fixes, and What Actually Works
Your phone overheating to 46°C+ during gaming or video calls isn’t just uncomfortable—it triggers thermal throttling, killing performance and battery life. This guide breaks down the real causes of phone... Read more...
Cooling Methods Compared: Fans vs Semiconductor vs Heat Pipes (2026 Guide)
Cooling Methods Compared: Fans vs Semiconductor vs Heat Pipes (2026 Guide)
When cooling methods are compared head-to-head, real-world testing shows fan pads drop CPU temps by 10–20°C, while semiconductor and water cooling can outperform by an extra 5–10°C. However, noise, power... Read more...