One of the pillars of good PC custodianship is ensuring all your gear isn't running out of spec, which can cause slowdowns, crashes, and frustration. The chief culprit for something running too hot is ...

Whether you're using a laptop or a desktop, CPU cooling may often be a bit of an afterthought. In truth, it's something many people don't have to think about unless they build their own PCs, and even ...

The overall performance of a computer system depends on the performance of several of its subsystems, especially the central processing unit itself. Whether you're checking for reliability problems or ...

A good temperature for your desktop computer's CPU is around 120℉ when idle, and under 175℉ when under stress. If you're using a laptop, you should look for CPU temperatures between 140℉ and 190℉. If ...

A normal CPU temperature while gaming typically falls within the range of 70°C to 80°C (158°F to 176°F). This range is considered safe and optimal for most modern CPUs, especially when paired with a ...

Core Temp is a free tool that allows you to measure and monitor your system’s core temperature via the Core Temp Monitor smartphone app. Let’s take a look at it. Whenever we use our Windows system, ...

I have recently finished a new build with a 7700K on Asrock Z270 Gaming-ITX/AC. In trying to tune and overclock the thing, I use HWMonitor to get a feel for the temperatures. I notice something I ...

Well I just completed my first build in about 3 years. Here's some of the goodies:<BR><BR>MSI K7N2-L motherboard<BR>Athlon XP1700+<BR>Coolermaster HSC-V62 Heatsink+Fan<BR>512MB Crucial DDR 2700<BR>MSI ...

Undervolting makes your CPU use less power, which also reduces operating temperatures significantly. Furthermore, this ...

Wondering how to check the CPU temperature on your computer? Even some of the best laptops are guilty of running hot — and an overworked or failing CPU could be an issue. Learning how to check CPU ...