CPU is overheating- temperature problem

If your CPU is overheating, it can cause reboots on the computer, instabilities, or even destroy the processor itself.

To cool down the processor, you can do the following:

• Improve air exchange in the case by reorganizing the cables and hardware to maximize air circulation:
• Ensure that fresh air from outside is oriented toward components with high temperatures (CPU, graphics card, etc.).
• Ensure that the air from the hot components is vented outside the case.
• Remove the dust accumulated in the case
• Equip your PC with a Ventirad (Heater + Fan)

Use a software tool such as cooling CPU Idle.
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Knowing the temperature of my processor

There are several ways to know the temperature of the CPU:

• By accessing the BIOS setup
• Using software such as SpeedFan or HWmonitor

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• By installing a probe on the CPU hardware

Intel Processors

The maximum temperature of an Intel processor depends on the model but it normally range from 60-65 � C for the Pentium 4, 50-65 � for the Core models.

AMD processor temperatures

The maximum operating temperature of an AMD processor is determined by the trade reference (OPN) of this processor. The OPN is on top of the processor. Example:

A X1800 D M S 3 C

This temperature is indicated by the third character from the right of the OPN. This character can take the values S, T or V.

These characters identify the maximum temperature of use of the AMD Athlon � XP: V = 85 � C, T = 90 � C, S = 95 � C.

For the AMD Athlon 64, Athlon 64 X2 (all sockets and all frequencies) and Phenom, it is generally accepted that 60 � represents the upper limit.


The use temperature of a system or a processor depends heavily on the characteristics of the system as a whole and its constituent components. Accordingly, the temperature of use "normal" varies from one system to another, depending on its components.

Among the variables affecting the use temperature of the system are: the size of the housing, its ventilation, installed components, processor speed, the solution radiator / fan used, the thermal interface material, the food, supply voltage, workload and ambient temperature.

The typical value returned by the BIOS or software from third analysis should therefore be a maximum between 60 and 65 � C.