in addition to the steps mentioned here, i also use a software called speed fan, which regulates my pc temperature by controlling the fan speeds. divyanshu
On 6/17/08, Computer Tips <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How to keep your PC cool during summer > > Computers hate heat. So this summer, be sure to think about keeping your > computer cool. Computer components themselves run hot, and yet they're not > designed to operate above a certain temperature. > > When the temperature outside gets uncomfortable for humans, you can be sure > that your computer isn't liking the situation any better. So for a > trouble-free summer of computing, take steps now to ensure that your PC > stays cool. > > In a sense, fans are a computer's most important component. Without them, > your computer's processor, memory, and other vital parts would overheat and > eventually fail or cause your computer to slow down or to start behaving > erratically. > > So at least once a year - and the beginning of summer is a good time - you > should inspect the fans in your computer to ensure that they're operating, > and you should also clean them, for all fans collect dust and function less > efficiently as a result. > > Notebook computers typically have a fan that vents to the back or side of > the computer. The fan generally kicks in periodically, when the computer is > doing lots of work or when the temperature outside is high. > > Desktop computers often have several fans: one or more on the back of the PC > that vents to the outside, one inside the computer on the central processing > unit (CPU), and often one on the graphics card. > > Each of the fans on your computer should be vacuumed out and cleaned. Turn > the computer off, vacuum, and then use cotton swabs moistened in water to > clean the fins. Also, make sure the fans are still functioning. > > With desktops, turn the computer on while the case is removed, and see > whether the fans spin up. With a notebook, listen closely to determine > whether the fans spin up from time to time. If any fans are no longer > functioning, have the computer repaired before continuing to use it. > > Overclocking is the term used to describe attempts to run computer > components at higher voltages or speeds than they were designed to support. > > In many modern computers, the basic input output system (BIOS) - typically > accessible by pressing Del or F2 when your compute boots up - contains > settings that allow enthusiasts or experimenters to overclock the CPU, > memory, and graphics card. > > Unless you know what you're doing and have taken steps specifically to > provide extra cooling to your computer, avoid the temptation to overclock. > If your cooling fails, your components will overheat much faster than > otherwise - and may even be damaged permanently. > > Where you situate your computer is important when it comes to keeping your > computer cool. Place desktop computers on the floor, if possible, since it's > cooler down there - and move them close to an air conditioning vent, too, if > one is available. Do not place them close to other heat-generating devices. > > With notebook computers, there's often less choice about where to sit them, > but try to keep them off your lap, which will make both you and your > computer less comfortable. > > "Always on" computing is great in principle, but computers that stay on > constantly in the summer are more susceptible to failure, if the heat rises > or cooling fails. So turning your computer off when you're not using it will > save not only electricity but potentially your PC as well. > > Monitors, too, generate a lot of heat when turned on - even when they're not > displaying an image. Just put your hand near the back of your monitor - CRT > or LCD - to find out. Get into the habit of turning off your monitor when > you step away from the computer for extended periods of time. > > These days, some computers come with software programs that allow you to > monitor the temperature of your computer. These can be handy, for even if > you don't know what temperature is considered acceptable, the utilities will > display warning signs when components get too hot. > > > Best Jokes, Best Friends, Best Food and more. Go to > http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/bestofyahoo/ > > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with > the subject unsubscribe. > > To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please > visit the list home page at > http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in > To unsubscribe send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject unsubscribe. To change your subscription to digest mode or make any other changes, please visit the list home page at http://accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/accessindia_accessindia.org.in
