Your computer keeps crashing and you don't know why? You've already checked everything, but you can't find any explanation. The reason for your computer crashing could be very simple and could be related to CPU overheating.
How to identify CPU overheating?
Modern processors usually have a function that allows you to display their temperature. If you then have the right tools, you can even monitor this temperature and be notified by an alarm that the CPU is overheating. Here are the instructions from our technician computer repair to adjust the processor temperature.
But before checking the CPU temperature, it is important that you also know the most optimal temperature of the CPU. This is usually between 60 and 70 degrees, it should not exceed these values.
In order to gauge the processor temperature on your computer, you can download a small free program. In many programs it is possible to enter the determined values into a log file or take a screenshot of the measurements as "proof".
How to track CPU temperature?
So if you have the program installed, look in the “Option Settings” for the measurement intervals. You can adapt them to your needs here. To do this, simply enter the desired duration under “Temperature Logging Interval” (specified in seconds).
In the “Options – Overheating Protection” you can then set a temperature warning – if you wish. To do this, simply check the “Activate overheating protection” box and then enter the desired value under “Activate at a certain temperature”.
In the taskbar you now always have the CPU temperature under control and if you have activated the warning function, nothing can go wrong here.
Show CPU temperature in BIOS
BIOS (basic input/output system) is your computer's firmware. This small chip has been found in every PC since the 1970s. Basic settings are stored in "CMOS static RAM", which is supplied with power by the motherboard battery.
The BIOS has the task of testing the most important hardware components (POST) and initializing the hardware. This then allows your system to communicate with all components. If there are any errors, different warning tones will then sound. To find out what they mean, check your PC's manual online if you've misplaced the paper version.
Maybe you also know that you can read CPU temperature using BIOS. And the good thing about it: you don't even need an additional program for this. To view the CPU temperature in BIOS, open the BIOS menu when starting your computer.
Depending on the manufacturer, this may be the F1, F2 or Del keys. Now the BIOS will provide you with many different configuration options. Look for a menu item that says something like "Hardware Monitor," "H/W Monitor," "PC Health," or just "Health." Now go to this menu item with the arrow keys or mouse cursor and select it. Under the CPU temperature entry you can now see the current value.
The temperature is too high! What to do ?
As mentioned before, the CPU temperature should not exceed 60-70 degrees (many manufacturers quote values of 100 degrees and above – in our opinion much too high a value). If your CPU temperature is too high, you can do the following.
You can use a suitable free program to increase the fan speed and thus reduce the temperature.
By removing the case you can reduce heat build-up. Of course, this is not a permanent solution, as the hardware should not be directly exposed to dirt and dust.
Check the cooling system
What cooler does your system use? A passive cooler perhaps? Then install an active cooler, which will also help lower the CPU temperature permanently.
These little tips can already give you the cooling levels required for your system. A persistently high CPU temperature not only increases your power consumption significantly and makes your fan extremely noisy, but can also lead to crashes and permanent damage to the CPU. Then you can only save your computer by installing a new CPU and CPU cooler
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