[Official] Air Cooling Forum Essentials Thread

[mega_option101]

The purpose of this thread is to bring together all of the member written [Guides] and to list them all in one place. Please feel free to send me a PM if you would like me to add a guide to this sticky.
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FAQs:

Opinion: What should I look for in a good cooling fan? - pbasil1

Info: How does a heatpipe work? - J3r3my

Info: Positive Pressure, Negative Pressure and Neutral Pressure. - Krunk_Kracker

Info: How does a heatsink work? - alk

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How To's:

How To: Extensively Modify Your Thermaltake Big Typhoon - TheInformationator

How to: Silence your PC - Remonster

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Guides:

[Guide] My 120mm Fan Tests - prosser13

[Guide] Xigmatek HDT-S1283 Information Thread - mega_option101

[Guide] TRUE bolt-through mod / high pressure mount mod - s1rrah

[Guide] Temperatures, Heatsinks, Fans, Monitoring, and More! - Retrospekt

[Guide] TRUE Information Thread. - dmhnc

[Guide] Lapping your HSF+IHS (Pictorial). - TriBeCa

[Guide] Installing an Intel Socket 775 Processor and Heatsink. - linskingdom

[Guide] Installing a Heatsink and applying Thermal Paste. - brandon6199

[Guide] Replacing the Fan in a Tuniq Tower (56K Warning). - Fkyx

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