How to Prevent your CPU from Heating Up

There are lots of components in a computer that generate a certain amount of heat. These parts include the CPU (Central Processing Unit), Integrated Circuits, graphic cards and chip sets. The amount of heat generated depends on the kind of parts, the length of time the system is used and the area the computer is located in. Excessive heat can cause the computer to malfunction. To keep it working at its optimum level and to prevent damage to any of its parts, its best to keep it within a safe temperature range.

What you will need

• A Computer Cooling System

Instructions

A computer system should run at a temperature that ranges from 10 to 20 degrees below the CPU temperature. The normal CPU temperature is around 120°F (49°C). Thus the normal system temperature should be maintained between 100 and 110°F (38 to 43°C).A computer cooling system is an excellent method of removing excess heat from the heated parts of the computer system.

1. Ensure proper ventilation- Modern computer systems require constant cool air circulating throughthem in order to prevent internal parts from rising above the normal temperature.
2. Use a CPU fan- it is the simplest and most practical way of keeping your CPU cool.It will also speed up the air exchange between the cooler’s ambient mode and the heated mode.The fan ix fixed into the internal part of the CPU and it starts at the same time as the CPU.
3. Use a heat sink- it is employed to enhance heat dissipation over the system’s surface area for a more effective cooling effect. It is usually attached to heat generating electronic components, like microprocessors.This computer cooling system is vital as it guarantees the smooth operation of all the parts of the computer system.
4. Use a Thermal Analysis Tool- It is the computer software that monitors and measures the temperature of the CPU. It can be downloaded immediately from its creator — Intel Corporation.
5. Some other less popular techniques are
   • air-cooling thermal conduction
   • liquid cooling
   • heat piping

Tips and Warning

• It is recommended not to place personal computers in an enclosed cabinet.
• Keeping your CPU clean also helps with lessing the chance of it overheating.
• Dust build-up on the heat sinks (especially the CPU) can cause it to overheat and potentially do permanent damage.
• You can purchase extra case fans especially if your computer has been over clocked. Some cases because of their size require more fans to keep the computer from overheating.
• If your problem of overheating only surfaces in hot weather than you may need to move your computer to a cooler spot or make sure where it is located it has adequate air flow. Most fans are on the back of the computer, so position the computer a few inches from the wall.