I'm new to ARS and overclocking. Right now I'm gathering info for my first overclocking try. One item that intrigues me is the subject of lapping the base of the CPU heatsink ( right now I'm favoring ...

Lapping your Ryzen 7000-series CPU reportedly improves cooling and definitely voids your warranty. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works ...

Pretty fascinating read by SPCR and their heatsink test platform, and how deformation due to convex-base heatsinks affected test results. Lots of unknowns as they acknowledge-- and a very important ...

In case you haven't heard, extreme overclockers have found frustration with Intel's latest LGA socket and it's ILM (Integrated Loading Mechanism) because it bends the CPUs ever-so-slightly, creating ...