The temperature outside may be heating up, but that doesn\u2019t mean your computer temperature should be, too! Overheating can cause damage to your computer\u2019s processor, battery, and other internal components. Here are 11 tips to help your computer stay chill.<\/p>\n
1. Give It Space <\/strong><\/p>\n Removing obstacles to airflow will help keep your computer\u2019s temperature in check. Computers cool themselves by circulating the surrounding air, so make sure that there is sufficient airflow around your computer and that all vents and fans are unobstructed.<\/p>\n 2. Keep It Clean<\/strong><\/p>\n Your computer\u2019s fans are there for temperature control, but the fans can\u2019t work properly if they are clogged with dirt and debris. To clean your fans, turn off your computer and spray the fan blades with canned air to get rid of any dust and dirt buildup.<\/p>\n 3. Close the Case<\/strong><\/p>\n It may seem counterintuitive, but keeping your computer\u2019s case open, while allowing for more airflow, can ultimately heat up your computer. Why? An open case enables more dirt to clog the fans, preventing them from cooling the computer effectively.<\/p>\n 4. Download SpeedFan<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s difficult to pinpoint exactly what is causing your computer to overheat. Thankfully, the free software, SpeedFan, identifies exactly where the excessive heat is accumulating and automatically controls fan speed accordingly.<\/p>\n 5. Install Water Cooling<\/strong><\/p>\n Even more effective than fans, water cooling involves pumping water through tubes that run throughout your computer\u2019s case. Although it sounds complicated, water-cooling kits make it simple to install.<\/p>\n 6. Check Its Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n If your computer has a hard disk drive (HDD) for storage, consider changing to a solid-state drive (SSD). An SSD stores information in microchips and essentially has fewer moving parts than an HDD, therefore generating less heat.<\/p>\n 7. Use a Power-Saving Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n If your computer has a power-saving or energy-efficient mode, use it. Besides being environmentally friendly, using less power also reduces heat.<\/p>\n 8. Stop Overclocking<\/strong><\/p>\n Overclocking essentially means running your computer in overdrive. Although it may boost performance, overclocking also increases the temperature of your computer, damaging it in the long run.<\/p>\n 9. Upgrade the CPU Fan<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The CPU generally produces the most heat of all the internal computer parts. In most cases, the CPU fan installed in your computer is not of particularly good quality. Replace the preinstalled CPU fan with a more effective, higher quality one.<\/p>\n 10. Install Additional Fans<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to the CPU, nearly every other computer component generates heat. Check to see which components are creating excess heat, such as the memory drive or graphics drive, and cool them with component-specific fans.<\/p>\n 11. Install a Phase-Change Unit<\/strong><\/p>\n Although a drastic and expensive solution, phase-change units essentially act as refrigerators for CPUs, keeping them cool or even frozen!<\/p>\n Internal heat is just one of many factors that can negatively affect your computer\u2019s ability to function. In addition to protecting your computer from high temperatures, download PSafe Total Windows to protect it from internal threats and to keep it running at optimal speed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The last thing you want is a computer meltdown, so check out these tips for insights on how to make sure your computer never overheats.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":83,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[1764,1767,237,1770,243],"class_list":["post-2405","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-privacy","tag-computer-cooler","tag-cool-down","tag-cpu-cooler","tag-pc-cool-down","tag-technology"],"yoast_head":"\n