Every PC user knows that his “machine” is heating up, and that the higher the temperature, the less stable the work becomes. The main sources of heat in the computer are the motherboard, the CPU (central processing unit) and the video card. The reasons for the temperature rise of these components include a large number of memory cells in the chips, an increase in the clock frequency of the memory bus, CPU, and the power consumed by the computer. Based on this, an obvious conclusion can be made: the more powerful the PC, the more energy it needs, respectively, the more it will heat up.
Modern conditions impose stringent requirements on minimization of equipment, due to which the space inside the system unit is significantly reduced. Therefore, in new computers, the heat sink is becoming more complicated, and the cooling system must find new, more effective solutions.
High temperatures in a PC can lead to various consequences. The most correct and safe is an automatic reboot, the options of which are configured in the BIOS. Otherwise, components of the element base (microcircuits, chips) may fail. This will lead to expensive repairs, and in the case of overheating of the hard drive - to loss of information.: «» , . 65° (70° – ), . – 45 °.
First of all, the computer cooling system must have space. Therefore, it is necessary to ensure free air flow to all ventilation devices (openings in the housing and coolers). Fans must be installed on the processor and power supply (in some cases, on the video card and hard drive). The cooling system will prove to be more effective if an additional exhaust cooler is installed on the back wall of the system unit.All loops, wires and cables create aerodynamic drag. Therefore, they should be neatly and evenly laid along the body and tied with ties to prevent them from getting in the way of the air flow.
The cooling system may suffer due to its main enemy - dust. It is recommended to use dust filters and do not forget to periodically clean them. And also every 3-4 months to carry out preventive cleaning of coolers and radiators from dust.A more complex way to lower the temperature is a water cooling system. Water is an excellent heat carrier, its density is 800 times greater than that of air, and its heat capacity is twice as high. Such cooling is 1,500 times more efficient than air cooling. The amount of noise emitted by the water system remains within acceptable limits. However, the complexity of the entire structure makes it difficult to install, and also creates additional problems when changing the computer configuration.
In order to save yourself from unpleasant consequences and expensive repairs, you should not forget about the PC cooling system in any case. Observe the temperatures in the system unit and do not create additional ventilation interference.