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CPU air cooler runs ice-cold water through its heatpipes to liquid-cool a GPU — negative-temp DIY mod sees up to 17% performance uplift

CPU air cooler runs ice-cold water through its heatpipes to liquid-cool a GPU — negative-temp DIY mod sees up to 17% performance uplift

💡Verdict: A modder achieved a 17% GPU performance increase by injecting chilled water into air cooler heatpipes.Check Price: DIY Mod A daring modder has taken the cooling world by storm with a radical experiment: injecting ice-cold water directly into the heatpipes of a high-end air cooler to cool GPUs.

A 10-year study indicates that treated surfaces turn yellow more severely than untreated plastic parts — retrobrighting does more harm than good to consoles

A 10-year study indicates that treated surfaces turn yellow more severely than untreated plastic parts — retrobrighting does more harm than good to consoles

💡 Verdict: A 10-year study suggests retrobrighting, while initially improving yellowed consoles, may accelerate yellowing in the long run, potentially harming vintage hardware. Check Price: Sega Dreamcast The Retrobrighting Gamble: A Decade-Long Retrospective on a Sega Dreamcast The allure of restoring vintage consoles to their former glory is strong. Many enthusiasts