If you’re regularly encountering high CPU temperatures, there are some steps you can take to try and fix the issue. This is expected, but if temperatures cross 85° C, be concerned. One notable exception: We sometimes see more powerful laptop processors hit the low 80s during gaming sessions when plugged in, at which point they start throttling back performance. Check your hardware for broken fans or dust build-up, and if you’re overclocking, dial back your settings-especially the voltage if you’ve tweaked it. 80° C to 90° C: Now we’re getting too hot for long-term comfort.If you’re not, definitely check to make sure your fans are working and there aren’t dust bunnies clogging up your system’s airflow. 70° C to 80° C: This is hotter than you want to run unless you’re pushing an overclock.Consider cleaning the dust out of your PC if CPU temperatures continue to creep up over time. Or click Start > All Programs > Accessories > System. 60° C to 70° C: Still running fine, but getting a bit warmer. Viewing Maximum Speed using Microsoft System Information Click Start > Run > type msinfo32 > click OK.
