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If you're really cheap, open up the cover and leave it open while you're using it. If not, buy a computer fan or two and install it in the case.
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Stop being so sexy ;-)
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I would advise getting a few cheap fans and adding them to your computer, or even just opening the side panel of your computer tower and let it air out even when turned on. Also, if at all possible keep the AC in the house/apartment jacked up or a regular fan nearby focusing on the computer.
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Grab your tool kit: 1) Look at your case. Examine it, feel its geometry. 2) Plan a flow of air. Good example is in from the front and out from the back. 3) You aim to have laminar flow. Play with the idea of two fans in, one big fan out. 4) Decide where to mount the fans, in what orientation. 5) Purchase some good fans. Ignore the pretty lights, just get good quality. 5) Preposition your fans. If fan slots are already mounted on the case, put them there, else, mark, drill and cut. 6) Supply power to your fans, keep the box out of the way of direct heat sources. 7) If you're really keen, grab yourself a fan control module (fits into the 5.25" bay). 8) If you're really, really keen, experiment in liquid cooling systems. Happy cooling!
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keep the vents dust free too
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Consider a desk fan blowing at it... Make sure the sides are clear (so air can move around them)... If your house is dusty or you smoke, buy some cans of air, and occasionally blow out the fans and heat-sinks...
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big lots sells a cooler that fell out of a circuit city truck
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if you can afford it you can get a basic liquid cooling setup for around $150 dollars. Almost a must for someone overclocking some of the newer processors
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First, open the case with the computer on and check for the sound of the fans, if you hear a grinding sound, replace the fan, if you don't hear anything but see dust, go to any computer store and by a can of compressed air designed to clean electronics (has a nossle that focuses air) and spray it on all your fans. The most important area to clean is the power supply, a closed box usually located at the top back of the case, just spray the vents thoroughly to get dust that can catch fire out. Second is to buy some computer fans. If you've got a 'bitchn computer with a sweet setup' then invest in high end cooling since you might be overclocking etc. If you are just an average user, buy one or two fans (4 dollars each maybe) and install them by screwing them into the case in areas with vents as well as connecting the cord to a port on your motherboard or the power supply. If the fan has small wires, plug it into a terminal on the motherboard that will fit the fans cord, if it has a fat, 4 pin plastic port, plug it into your power supply chain.
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First off, keep your system clean. A heatsink full of lint doesn't work at all. Second, you can get another case fan for under $10. I said "screw the noise" and bought a temperature-controlled 53 CFM one that sounds like an F/A-18 when it warms up enough to hit full speed but moves twice as much air as a "normal" case fan. My current box runs warm too. I keep it in check with four case fans in addition to the power supply and CPU fans. Having a case with fan holes in the top and side window is a good thing.
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Unplug it!!!
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clean the dust and cat hair out of it(dust is an insulator, like the insulation in your house). power up with the case open DO NOT TOUCH ANYTING INSIDE WITH THE POWER ON!!!!! and see if all of the fans are working. buy an air conditoner
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We had that problem in Dell computer. The technicians kept coming in and replacing the fans, one after another. It did not help: it kept overheating and making noise. We ended up having Dell replacing my computer - it was on warantee. Do you have a warantee? It's a really good idea. If they can't fix a problem they will replace your computer for a new one.
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Vacuum the vents around the case and buy a small fan to blow on it when using it. Really, it works.
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open your cabinet and remain it open 2,3 hours or buy new SMPS for your computer.
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first clean dust from ur computer.apply new coolent paste on the proceesor.keep ur computer in well ventilated place.check the fan,if it damaged replace it.check for virus programme because it take comsiderable processosing power.check if u have correct power supply.(if u remove ur graphics card u can rescue ur computer from over heating.don't use ur computer more than 3 hrs continuesly.
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shut it off when your not at your desk
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Unplug it, take off the cover, and dust off the fans and components with something like a feather duster, and vacuum it out. A coating of dust is often the culprit in overheating. If the problem continues, leave the cover off and use it that way, and if necessary point a desk fan at the components.
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