CPU Overheating? What is the Right Temperature for CPU

CPU is the core of a computer. It naturally produces heat while carrying out algorithms and processing data. Although computers are designed with heat dispersion in mind, we may still under certain circumstances suffer from overheating problems like random shutdowns, blue screens or freezes.

As part of the PC’s own cooling system, the motherboard can instruct components to shut down as a fail-safe if it fails to bring the temperature down. Another annoying problem that caused by overheating is the noise produced by the ventilation fans as they try desperately to do their job, which is keeping the whole system cool.

Generally speaking, the CPU idle temperature (computer idling at Windows desktop not doing any processing) is within 50°C. When handling demanding tasks, the normal temperature should be around 50-60°C. The max temperature, which is the highest  safe temperature recommended by manufacturers is around 70°C. Most CPUs will begin to automatically downscale frequency once they hit 95 to 105°C. If temperatures rise further, the CPU will shut itself down to avoid permanent damage. These temperatures may vary a little, depending on your CUP brand and type.

There are still some external factors that will affect CPU temperature

1. Ambient room temperatures can affect CPU temps by 5 to 10°C. CPU tends to overheat in summer days as the heat builds up more quickly, especially when the ventilation is poor.

2. A computer case with poor airflow design is more likely to cause overheating than a spacious case with excellent ventilation fans. Keep that in mind when choosing computers or computer cases to avoid potential heating problems. Keep the side panels open for ventilation is not recommended. Dust may clog up fans or settle on circuits.

3. Overclocking CPUs generates more heat. Electricity powering your computer is the reason why your computer becomes hot. When overclocking, increasing the frequency requires increasing the CPU core voltage for stability, which in turn generates more heat.

You can prevent your computer from overheating by regularly dusting out the computer cases. Too much dust may clog fans and trap heat inside computer cases, preventing the system from cooling itself. Also, make sure that the fan is working properly and the shaft well oiled. Overclocking will heat up your machine and cause potential problems unless you find the balance between heating and ventilation. Throttle back if you can't contain the power.