It runs 24/7 and I don't think I've changed the thermal paste in 3 years, but I'll reboot it every once in a while and check temps. They're fine. If you're overclocking like arnesaknussemm then I'd say you'd want to check it yearly at the absolute minimum, and ...
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If this temp you see is only in BIOS's hardware info page, disregard it and check within the OS. BIOS runs the CPU at full load and is not an accurate "real world" example of your CPU's working temp. Applying thermal paste tip: Either a thin coating or a dime si...
I am fixing up a T480 to give to my friend who will give it to her child as a school computer. It is running Windows 11 and I have updated everything. I also pulled the fan and heat sync on the CPU and the Nvidia GPU, cleaned the fan,...
Storage Devices like NVMe SSDs (disabling thermal throttling). If you’ve overclocked your CPU, here’s how you can undo that: Reboot your PC to access the BIOS setup menu using a specific key, like F2, F10, or Delete. These buttons will depend on your motherboard. Find below a list...
If your computer heat sink is not located correctly or the thermal paste is disabled, CPU overheating or other computer components overheating issues can happen easily. You can open your computer case to check the status of the heat sink. When necessary, you need to remove the heat sink to ...
How often shall i replace that.Should i replace that too when i take my system to the shop for cleaning ...? My Computer Quote Megahertz07 Posts : 7,394 Windows 7 HP 64 09 Jan 2017 #5 Thermal paste doesn't need to be replaced if you don't take the heat sink out. Clicking ...
Moreover, you should probably change your thermal paste. This gum-like grease has an important role in keeping the heat flowing from the heat source (CPU) through the heat sink. Over time, it will lose its original state and won’t provide your CPU with needed protection. So, make sure...
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Actually for the Acer the seller put that it's better to use the laptop with a cooling pad. It could be because of its age and dried thermal paste. Cooling paste I can change, even though I only did on desktop, never on a laptop. The Acer is portable, below 3kg so doable. I've...