How to Keep Your CPU Temperature Down
As the temperature rises in your computer's central processing unit, or CPU, it can put additional strain on your system, causing an unexpected shutdown or even damage to the device. The optimum operating temperature of each CPU will vary from model to model, but the cooler you can get your computer to operate, the more quickly and smoothly your processes will run. Several tactics are available to maintain the temperature of your computer's CPU when it is running.
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Take your computer to a technician, who can blow out accumulated dust from the inside of your computer that may be impairing the efficiency of your cooling fans.
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Invest in an external cooling fan, if you have a laptop. This can draw extra heat from the case, lowering the drain on the CPU and lowering your computer's overall temperature.
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Reduce the ambient air temperature in the room in which you use your computer. By working in a cool room, the CPU cooling fan will be able to more easily draw heat away from the CPU.
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Quit any applications running in the background that you are not using. This frees up RAM and reduces strain on the CPU.
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Upgrade or replace your computer's heat sink and CPU cooling fans. These components are primarily responsible for keeping the CPU working at its optimum temperature. Check your owner's manual or consult with a technician in your area to select the correct parts.
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Download software that is designed to help your processor work more efficiently and lower the temperature of the CPU. Mac programs include "CPU Speed Accelerator" and "CoolBook." PC users may want to investigate options such as "CoreTemp."
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Tips & Warnings
Never remove a computer's outer casing as an attempt to increase air circulation across the CPU as this can cause more dust and debris to get sucked into your computer's internal components.
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