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Why You Should Maintain a Normal CPU Temperature

By david
02-03-2011
The computers are more and more involved in our lives because we use them for the many activities we do every day. Therefore, keeping them clean of viruses and avoiding damages should be very important aspects to be taken into consideration. Unfortunately, one often overlooked aspect is maintaining a normal temperature of the CPU. This is because you should avoid damages done because of overheating.

There are many types of CPUs and motherboards you could have and this makes it very hard to know exactly what the temperature of the CPU is normal. Usually, the CPU temperature should be around 70 degrees. However, it may be higher without exceeding 95 degrees. Many specialist say that the normal temperature is somewhere between 70 and 90 degrees.

The best way for checking the normal temperature of the CPU is by entering the BIOS setup. This way you see exactly the normal temperature and you will be able to know exactly if it runs normally or not.

Also, there are software for calculating the CPU temperature while your computer is running. You should definitely use one because you should not use your computer more than it can take. If you notice that the CPU temperature is higher than normal you can shut down your computer, leave it that way for one half an hour and restart it after-wards.

There are many things you need to take into consideration when it comes to maintaining a normal CPU temperature. One of these things is avoiding hot spaces where you place it. This is for example near a heat source such as heaters and other heat sources. Also, you should notice any sudden temperature changes as it may be an internal problem.

If you own a laptop, you should know that these gadgets usually heat up very fast. You should avoid placing them on soft surfaces such as pillows, beds or blankets. If you notice that your laptop still has overheating problems, you should purchase a cooling pad. If you will leave things they way they are, chances are you will break it.
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