Using a large case, buying more powerful fans and not overclocking are some of the tips to keep your PC from overheating
Have you ever tasted a cooked egg on a CPU or a graphics card? It may seem like a joke and yet our computer, especially with the high summer temperatures, tends to overheat very easily. Fortunately, there are a number of actions we can take to keep our device cool.
The first tip to avoid overheating, which we remember can also compromise the life of the PC, is to avoid putting obstacles near the fans or ventilation areas of the computer. Most of the hot air escapes from the back of the device, so it is important not to stick this area against the wall or furniture and above all not to place objects that prevent proper ventilation. In case the PC is placed inside a desk it is important that at least a part of the cabinet is open to the air. Otherwise, the hot air emitted by the device will remain in circulation, creating further overheating and almost certain damage.
Use the case
An urban legend has led many users to believe that a computer heats less when used without the case, i.e. without the protective cover. This is a false myth. In fact, protection is essential to avoid damage from dust and debris, not to mention the accidental knocks we can give the machine with our legs, especially if it’s under the desk.
Cleaning Your Computer
The main problem with the proper functioning of a PC’s fans is dirt. Over time, dust settles into the cooling system and begins to fail. To avoid this all it takes is an occasional cleaning of the various airing parts of the computer. One of the most effective ways to cool your PC is to clean the internal fans. There is one on top of the CPU, one inside the power supply, and usually one or more on the front and back of the case. To clean these parts, it is important to take the computer outdoors and use the compressor.
Changing Room
Rooms in a home or office are inexorably affected by seasonal changes. There is always a room that stays warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Based on this information we will have to move our computer. Working with your PC in a room that is perpetually affected by the summer sun could be a nightmare. When moving the PC, however, you need to be careful: make a few trips at a time and avoid sudden movements.
Change the CPU fan
As mentioned, the CPU is the part of the PC that heats up the most. That’s why it might be advisable to replace the default fan with a better performing one. On the market you can find different CPU heatsinks that allow a better cooling than the solutions offered by the manufacturers. Obviously this is an operation recommended for those who have a little manual dexterity in disassembling and reassembling parts of a computer. It may be easier instead to install one, or more, additional fans for the computer case. This will increase the ventilation of your PC. Pay close attention to the power supply fan instead. If it breaks down, it will not be possible to replace it and we will have to change the whole power supply. Finally, it should be remembered that there are other components besides the CPU that create a lot of heat, such as graphics cards. For this reason we can think of buying specific fans to lower the temperature. This is a very recommended action if we use the PC for games and programs that require high performance.
Watch out for performance
In the summer also is not recommended to overclock, or increase the performance of the PC exceeding those imposed by default by the operating system. The reason is very simple: increasing the performance also increases the internal temperatures of the device, and it is possible that some hardware component will be affected. And don’t forget that there is also a possibility that some parts will catch fire.