A computer is a complex hardware and software complex, which, like any other equipment, is susceptible to breakdowns. A particularly negative factor is the increased temperature, which creates the preconditions for overheating. Each individual computer component has its own overheating sensitivity threshold and operating temperature range. However, given that a computer is a system, failure of even one of its components can lead to a complete failure. To avoid this, it is necessary to pay attention to some aspects during its operation.
Instructions
Step 1
Location. Try to place the system unit in a well-ventilated place. The air intakes on it must have sufficient space to allow the flow of fresh air. To do this, do not install it close to walls or partitions of the room or near radiators (heaters).
Step 2
Dustiness. If you do not wipe the dust in the room and periodically do not clean the insides of the system unit from it, then it will gradually accumulate on the surfaces of installed microcircuits, disks and penetrate into all its corners. Dust has a low thermal conductivity, thus preventing heat dissipation and cooling. Keep the room clean. Systematically open the lid of the system unit to clean it of accumulated dust. It is convenient to do this with a compressed air cylinder or a vacuum cleaner in the "blow-off" mode.
Step 3
Cooling. When buying an assembled computer or assembling it yourself, remember that for efficient heat dissipation, an effective cooling system for its components must be built in the system unit. The hottest ones - the CPU and GPU - should have massive heatsinks (preferably copper). When using air cooling, pay attention to the design of the system unit, the presence of a sufficient number of mounts for installing fans, and an organized air flow pattern. It is recommended to use 120mm fans for more airflow and less noise.
Step 4
The control. It is recommended to periodically check the temperature of the main components of the system unit so that it does not exceed critical values. Once you've assembled and set up your new computer, be sure to take control of the hottest parts. Use special utilities to view current temperatures and indicate overheating prerequisites. For example, AIDA32, HWInfo, HDTune and other programs distributed free of charge.
