While the computer is operating normally, we have no questions. But sooner or later, crashes and malfunctions arise. We notice that on some programs the computer starts to slow down, sometimes even freeze, the fans run more noisily, and sometimes there are situations when the system spontaneously shuts down or reboots. All these problems are most often associated with overheating of the processor and nearby elements.
The processor may overheat due to accumulated dust on the blocks and fans, fans may run slower due to dry thermal paste and also because of a whole bunch of related problems. In order to take adequate measures, you need to know the temperature of the elements at low load and during forced operation.
You need to check the processor temperature if the first crashes and malfunctions appear, or simply as a preventative measure. To assess the degree of overheating, you need to know what temperature is considered normal. Based on the data of many studies, it was determined that the processor during normal operation (working in a text editor or using the Internet) should have a temperature of no higher than 45 ° C, in enhanced mode (games, video conversion or archiving), the temperature of the processor should not exceed 60 ° C. B
ideally, this figure should not be higher than 50 ° C, but this is achievable only on new energy-saving models.
Now you just have to check the processor temperature , compare it with the indicated values, and take appropriate measures. One thing is for sure - cleaning the computer from dust is necessary in any case, even if it still works fine.
How to check CPU temperature
The standard temperature thresholds are known, you need to measure the real
CPU temperature on your computer. This can be done using special software. The program for temperature control can be paid or free. Moreover, many free ones do an excellent job of their tasks, but paid ones have advanced functionality. True, he is needed mainly by professionals. For home use, it is enough and simply to qualitatively determine the temperature of the processor and components.
The following free programs cope with such a task perfectly and well:
- Core Temp - can determine the temperature of each core separately, measures the temperature of the motherboard. Data changes on the screen in real time.
- SpeedFan - can monitor the temperature of several sources simultaneously. With proper settings, you can shift the control of the fan speed to it.
- HWMonitor - has capabilities similar to SpeedFan.
- CPU-Z - can test the processor and RAM on its own, loading them.
They have various options and functions, but all are distributed free of charge and tested by many users. Among paid programs, AIDA, previously called Everest, holds the palm.
How to measure the temperature of the processor, you know what to compare with - too. To determine the complexity and magnitude of the problems you only need to get specific data. You just have to use one of these programs to check the temperature of the processor and choose ways to solve the problem: dusting, replacing thermal paste, installing additional cooling elements.