Which CPU temperature is normal?
The temperature of your processor in the BIOS to read or with the Freeware CPU-Z readout. The following temperatures are in the normal range:
- A processor should have at a low load, a temperature in the range of 30 to 50°C.
- In the case of a heavy load, for example, by compute-intensive programs, are temperatures up to 95 °C is quite possible.
- These high temperatures reduce the lifespan of CPUs.
- The maximum temperaturethat a CPU may have, is type-dependent, but should be below 100°C are.
- By the way: At low outside temperatures, the parts of your PC cool, of course. Then you could form condensation and cause harm to your Computer. Heat, therefore, particularly garden gazebos and caravans on room temperature and wait for an hour before you start a super-cooled PC.
Processor between 30 and 50°C
So, check the usage of your processors
High CPU temperatures high CPU utilization are normal. So you find out how strong your CPU is running:
- Enter the key combination [Ctrl] + [Shift] + [Esc] and click in Task Manager on the "performance"Tab.
- Here you can see on the left of the current CPU utilization (a).
- In the graph on the right, you will see the processor utilization for the last 60 seconds (b).
- The display is for at least one Minute to a full stop, are temperatures above 60 °C in order.
CPU usage in Task Manager
What to do if the CPU is too hot?
Your processor is too hot, can help the following measures to reduce the temperature:
- With the Freeware SpeedFan , and our instructions you can easily adjust the fan speed to increase your CPU temperature to reduce.
- A faulty processor as the cause for the abnormal temperatures to exclude, you can with the help of our practical tips to your processor for errors.
- It often helps to open the housing to reduce heat build-up. But this is not a permanent solution, because their Hardware is so particularly quickly gathering.
- It is not enough to open the PC Tower, can provide a fan or a vacuum cleaner for the removal of warm air.
- You have only a passive cooler, it can help with the installation of an active cooler to lower the temperature.
- The best cooling you can reach usually with a water cooler.
- Your Software overwhelmed the performance of your CPU, a more powerful processor, the solution. Our "best of" list helps you in the search for the optimal CPU.
- We support you with a practical tip, when you exchange a CPU.
Tips to get a new processor to install , as well as a step-by-step instructions for the exchange of a processor cooler, you receive on CHIP Online. Here you will also find a practical tip for optimal temperature of your graphics card.
