How to Improve a Laptop CPU Cooling
Laptop computers are compact, giving them great transportability, but packing so much technology into a small space often leads to high heat production while a laptop is in use. When a laptop gets too hot, the CPU may start to overheat, which can lead to crashes and permanent hardware damage. It is important to take steps to improve laptop cooling to make certain the CPU doesn't run too hot.
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Always use the laptop on a hard surface. Soft surfaces like clothing or pillows stifle ventilation and hamper CPU cooling.
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Elevate the laptop above the work surface as much as possible. The more space there is between the bottom of the laptop and the surface you are working on, the easier it will be for the heat to escape. You can purchase computer stands to serve this purpose; another option is to use adhesive pads designed for the feet of chairs on the four corners of the laptop.
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Use a can of compressed air to blow dust out of the laptop's fan vent. Laptops almost always use an internal fan to vent heat out of the computer. Since space is limited, dust can easily collect and reduce the effectiveness of the computers CPU cooling. Blowing out dust with a can of air can improve ventilation.
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Use fewer programs and reduce performance settings. Laptops are less powerful than desktop computers; demanding too much of a laptop can cause the CPU to run hot. Try running only one program at a time and running programs like games at lower graphics settings.
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Use AC power whenever possible. Laptop batters get very hot when they are in use, which can make CPUs run hotter. Plug your laptop in whenever you can to reduce battery heat.
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Tips & Warnings
* You can check the CPU temperature on many computers by restarting and pressing the appropriate key to enter the system BIOS, and searching for information about the CPU.
* Free programs like Speedfan and Hmonitor can be used to monitor your CPU temperature while using your laptop.
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awesome info
