Wireless vs Wired Controller Latency: Myths Debunked
Premium 2.4GHz wireless controllers match or beat wired on latency, so for 99% of gamers the gap is gone. Stay wired for tournaments.
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What a 2700RPM Pump Speed Really Means for Your AIO CPU Cooler
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How to Connect Three PWM Fans and ARGB Lighting to Your Motherboard
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Compatibility starts with your motherboard socket. The Antec Omni Matrix 360 covers LGA 1851 and LGA 1700 sockets, as well as AM5 and AM4. Confirm the socket name before you open the box, since the mounting hardware differs between platforms.
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A PWM fan changes speed on a board signal, while a fixed-speed fan runs at one rate. PWM lets a curve ramp up under load and stay quiet at idle. In a small flat in Durban with a shared lounge, quiet idle curves matter, and the Omni Matrix 360 uses PWM fans.
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