Last updated: January 1, 2023
You have a huge problem with overheating of your laptop, have you noticed that your computer heats up more than normal? Does your PC restart unexpectedly, or even shut down if the temperature rises too much to prevent one or more components from burning?
In this article, I will teach you how to solve your overheating problems et easily cool your computer.
What are the symptoms of high heat?
- Machine crash on a video or an image… etc.
- Your computer suddenly turns off too often.
- Fan that rotates with high speed.
My PC is heating up What should I do?
Turn off the computer from time to time
If your computer restarts, let it do it normally like a normal restart. If it goes off by itself showing you a blue screen, do not turn it on right away. Wait a little while for it to cool down, then turn it on again.
Remove dust
Cleaning and removing dust plays a very important role in the computer cooling. Dust accumulates quickly inside, it blocks ventilation and therefore it increases the heat. For cleaning, use a cotton swab or equivalent.
Open a front panel of the central unit
Another good tip for desktops is to open the front panel of the system unit. Like when you want to open your computer for hardware manipulation or cleaning. This will leave the PC open and allow much more ventilation.
Use software dedicated to cooling the processor
There are several software programs to help with cooling the processor. They allow all unnecessary instructions carried out by your processor to be put to sleep when it is inactive, but also when you are using it, so you will lose a lot of heat and cool your PC.
Use a cooling gadget
Do not restrict air circulation
Use your PC on a level surface so as not to restrict air circulation. Avoid blankets, mattresses and any type of support that would conform to the shape of the PC and completely prevent air circulation.
Check that your computer is not hacked
A hacked computer quickly affects the proper functioning of the operating system. The computing power of your computer is of great interest to hackers. If your computer is hacked then its resources will be used without your knowledge which will overheat your PC. To find out if your computer is hacked, read this article: How do I know if my PC is hacked?.
Check if your computer is making bitcoin without your knowledge
When you visit certain supposedly free sites, they may use your PC to mine virtual currency without your knowledge. It's the cryptojacking.
When your PC faces a cryptojacking attack, it will use its resources to carry out mining operations and more specifically your processor. Your computer overheating and the noise of your fan are infallible indicators. To protect yourself against this attack, I invite you to read this article: Cryptojacking: your PC is making bitcoins without your knowledge.
Install a lighter operating system
Opt for a less greedy operating system as a resource from your PC. For example, moving from Windows 7 to Windows 10 or to a linux distribution will do !
If you have any other tips for cooling a computer then feel free to share them with us in a comment!