Laptops and desktop computers are often clogged with dust. Because of this, the cooling system begins to work more intensively even in case of minimal loads. This primarily concerns the laptop. In addition, it also heats up when performing complex tasks, which leads not only to malfunctions, but also to a feeling of discomfort that arises for the user. Full overheating, of course, will not happen, security systems will not allow this to happen, but there is still little pleasant in this. In order for these problems not to arise, it is necessary to periodically monitor the performance of the laptop.
How to clean your laptop from dust
First of all, it is necessary to measure the temperature of the processor and video card, and then, if necessary, clean the computer of accumulated dust, which in the laptop begins to accumulate especially strongly in the summer. This phenomenon can lead to a wide variety of problems, such as freezes and crashes.
Periodically, cleaning your laptop from dust is still worth it. For this, it is necessary to open the housing, being guided by the instructions, then gently run the vacuum cleaner, turned on in a weak mode, along the bottom of the housing. It is in this place that dust accumulates most often. After that, use a brush to clean the dust from other parts. This must be done very carefully. Do not forget about the cooler, which must be cleaned first. It is best to entrust this matter to professionals if there is no experience in such work.
CPU temperature measurement
If after cleaning the computer from dust it did not work better, then you should measure the temperature of the processor. This can be done without the help of professionals. In order to make the necessary measurements, you must install a specific program. Currently, there are many such applications, among which the HWMonitor utility can be distinguished.
Using this program to measure the temperature of the processor will not be so difficult. The utility allows you to find out which indicators for the processor are considered minimum and maximum. Also, the program will demonstrate the processor temperature that was reached at the time of verification.
To check the maximum processor performance, you should run the downloaded utility, minimize it and open some powerful application. As such software, a graphic editor, for example Photoshop, will be used. After that, there will be changes that the program can only measure. The processor temperature in this case will be at the maximum mark.
Optimal temperature of some components
In order to find out the optimum temperature, you should read all the norms and indicators that are typical for this particular model of laptop and its components.
For example, before you measure the temperature of the processor, you should know that in the optimal state this indicator should be approximately 45 degrees. When the temperature reaches 60 degrees, the first failures and slowdowns begin. The temperature of the video card in the optimal mode reaches 90 degrees. If the indicator is higher, then you should expect trouble.
Therefore, if there is a desire to measure the temperature of the processor, it is best to download a specialized program and run it.