Avoid overheating: 4 tips for a PC in top shape this summer

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The heat waves that we experience more and more frequently during the summer don't just make humans sweat; they also put our faithful electronic companions to the test. Indeed, computers (laptops and desktops) are particularly sensitive to high temperatures and can see their performance decline, or even suffer irreversible damage under the effect of heatr. Even if you have very little chance of seeing your PC catch fire, it would be a shame to throw it away at the start of the school year due to improper summer use.

Fortunately, a few simple actions are enough to preserve the health of your precious PC during this critical period. We therefore offer you a quartet of tips, as easy to implement as they are effective.

Maintain a flow of & #8217;optimal air

The essential defense against overheating your computer lies firstly in optimal ventilation . Carefully ensure that no obstacle, dust or object blocks the ventilation openings of your machine. Regular maintenance is required: carefully dust the fans and filters using compressed air.

In addition, prefer a ventilated location for your PC, away from confined spaces that block air circulation. This vigilance will ensure effective heat dissipation, guaranteeing the proper functioning of your equipment. If you have a self-built tower on hand, the video below from MT High-Tech does a great job of explaining how to ensure it is cooled properly.

It explains how to maintain a balanced pressure inside the PC to guarantee a constant flow of air into the case, as well as best practices for installing fans.

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Use a cooling support

For laptop fans, purchase of&#8217 ;a ventilation support may be a good idea, especially if your PC is no longer very young. These accessories, equipped with additional fans, optimize the circulation of air under your laptop, thus lowering its temperature.

By raising the l&# slightly more 8217;computer, these supports promote a more comfortable and ergonomic posture. Your back will thank you. A modest investment (most models range from 15 to 30 euros, 50 euros for the most expensive) which will help preserve the longevity of your computer.

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Optimize resource usage

Wise management of your PC's resources is frankly underrated advice, especially if you’are not equipped with a war machine clad in fans. So opt for parsimonious use by closing superfluous applications and avoiding the simultaneous launch of energy-consuming programs& ;nbsp;: video editing, graphic creation or video game for example.

A judicious distribution of the computational load will load your computer and minimize heat production.

Monitor the temperature of your PC

Last tip: there is plenty of free software available for download allowing you to to keep an eye on the constants of your PC: processor and graphics card temperatures, fan rotation speed or power consumption of your components.

Several tools exist for this, light to install and easy to use. HWMonitor (downloadable here), Open Hardware Monitor (which you can find on this site) or CPU-Z (also downloadable for free on this site). Although it is difficult to define absolutely abnormal temperatures for a PC, each machine having its own tolerance thresholds, it is nevertheless possible to keep some general values ​​in mind.

The normal temperature of a modern processor is between 30° C and 50° C, and the maximum temperature admissible, for its part, is between 90° C and 100° C. For the graphics card, when it is at rest, its temperature should not exceed 60°C and 80°C and 90°C when it is in use. Namely, some graphics card or processor models can withstand higher temperatures for short periods of time, depending on the model.

If your PC temperatures regularly reach or exceed these values, it may be a sign of a problem. There are four main signs of overheating to look out for. If your PC frequently crashes or freezes, has fans running at full speed and makes a lot of noise, sees temperature-related error messages appearing, or feels too hot to touch, this could could be a bad sign. By following these four tips, you will at least ensure that you reduce the risk of overheating.

• To prevent your PC from overheating during the summer, make sure it is well ventilated.
• You can relieve it by using a cooling support and correctly optimizing the management of its resources.
• It is possible to monitor the internal temperatures of your machine using to free software.

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