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To maintain computer health, monitoring and monitoring heat is extremely important. When it becomes too hot, your computer may crash, slow down, or shut down suddenly. This wikiHow article will show you how to monitor CPU central processor temperature.

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Part 1 of 3: Using basic input / output systems (BIOS)

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   Let the computer breathe. Make sure that no fans or vents are blocked. Turn on the machine and blow out the dust with compressed air. If the parts of the computer are not ventilated, the temperature will begin to rise.

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   Apply new thermal grease. The thermal paste conducts heat from the CPU to the heatsink. Over time, the thermal paste will degrade. There are different opinions about how often to change the heat sink glue. Even so, when your computer has a higher than normal temperature, this is the easiest remedy to start.
   • Do not use more thermal paste than necessary because too much thermal paste can actually insulate the CPU instead of conducting it. The most effective way to use glue is to just use a small dot and spread it evenly onto the CPU.

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   Replace the radiator. If the CPU is always hot, your existing fans and heat sinks may no longer be able to fulfill their functions. Look for a new set of fans / heat loaders that will fit in the chassis and blow out more air than your current one. Note that installing a large fan may result in more noise.

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   Add chassis fan. If the chassis is not ventilating well, you may need a fan to fix that. The outside air should come in from the front and top, and then be exhausted out at the back of the computer.

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   Replace the hardware. Older parts often overheat after prolonged use. Sometimes, other than replacing them, you have no choice. If you have to replace your motherboard or CPU, you may want to consider rebuilding the entire system, since you need to reinstall everything anyway. advertisement