Published Apr 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT

Hamlin has been in the tech field for over seven years. Since 2017, his work has appeared on MakeUseOf , OSXDaily, Beebom, MashTips, and more. He served as the Senior Editor for MUO for two years before joining XDA. He uses a Windows PC for desktop use and a MacBook for traveling, but dislikes some of the quirks of macOS. You're more likely to catch him at the gym or on a flight than anywhere else.

The first thing that comes to mind when our CPUs run a bit too hot for our liking is to consider a new AIO. In fact, whenever I used to see CPU temperatures exceeding 85C while gaming, I'd start browsing Amazon or Newegg for better options. While a more powerful cooler can lower temperatures, the return on investment is far from convincing.…