Computer overheating

[Repus]

I'm not really good at computers, so I have to ask: Is there anyway to fix overheating problem, my computer gets overheated when I play games

(In l4d I can play about 1-2 maps, css I can play sometimes minutes and sometimes hours, using console too much overheats my computer too.)

 

This problem is wierd since not too long ago problem fixed it self and I could play any games as much I wanted, but now its back.

 

I have intel dual core 2 prosessor, if i understand correctly, theese 2 cores are ?separately? can I change core somehow?

 

I'm poor student so I have no afford to fix fan or something, so I'm hoping if there is settings to fix this, like turn fan manuallly up. (I can hear it working)

[delirium]

Check to see if there is any compound left on your heat sinks and clean everything out with a compressed air can. Sometimes it's just about how much dust is around the CPU.

[SchmoSalt]

Check to see if there is any compound left on your heat sinks and clean everything out with a compressed air can. Sometimes it's just about how much dust is around the CPU.

 

This. It's amazing how fast dust can build up on your components. You will also want to check your GPU for dust. Having your GPU overheat is no fun.

[James]

Also this may seem a no brainer, but just make sure all of the fans are working inside the case (just a thought)

[trakaill]

The real no brainer here is download realtemp or CPUZ monitoring to figure out your temps first...go from there

 

IF temperature is the issue....

 

Take off all the panels and start cleaning. Fans, any kind of air entry point or exits...

The most important fans would be the CPU cooling fan, The GPU cooling fans and the main exhaust fan

If its a brand name computer (HP, Dell...) thats prolly all you have!

Like james said make sure they are all turning when the comp is on

 

Reaplying thermal paste I guess is your next bet

 

How old is the Computer

 

And also scan for shit on the computer!!!

[Repus]

I opened the dam thing found some dust, but those things look all the same to me. I didn't take any parts off, just the cover.

 

I have heard about cpu but not gpu.

[tinkerbell]

gpu = graphical processing unit = graphics card

[Sembrik]

If it's on a table try to lift it a little bit with to books or something similar.

[Repus]

I played l4d no mercy without shutting down, mayby that dusting helped. Thank you.

[`Pepper.]

If you are able to take a pic of the inside, I could tell you what is what.