6 ways to cool down your PC this summer

Computers are becoming indispensable support devices for work, however, like humans, computers cannot withstand high temperatures. At that time, components will quickly break down and cannot operate normally.

When the outside temperature is too hot or you have to work continuously, your computer will easily get hot and you need to apply some cooling methods for your computer if you don't want it to suddenly "fall ill".

A computer is a block consisting of many component devices such as CPU, graphics card, main board., and they will generate heat when operating. A well-configured PC usually has a high heat dissipation level thanks to the use of many cooling fans and heat-control solutions. If your computer has insufficient heat dissipation, the system temperature will increase, directly threatening the life of the machine.

Therefore, cooling the PC is always considered a top priority for computer users. If you check the computer temperature and find it exceeds the allowable limits, here is a simple cooling solution for the PC that you can apply to help the computer cool down. Some of the methods in this article can be used to cool the laptop quite well.

Clear the air flow

Your PC will "breathe" easier if you clear away any obstructions that may be blocking the heat flow. Make sure there are no obstructions around and especially behind the PC case. The computer case should be placed at least 5cm away from any obstructions.

Do not open the computer case.

Most computer users often think that opening the PC case or even leaving the components "naked" will help dissipate heat better, especially on hot days, but experts advise that you should not do this. Why? Although opening the computer case helps the air to dissipate faster, it also brings in a lot of dust and small objects, causing the cooling fans to get stuck, and over time they will operate less effectively, making the cooling efficiency lower.

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Clean your computer

As mentioned above, over time, your PC's main cooling fan will slow down, mainly due to dust. One of the most effective ways to cool your PC is to clean it: Clean the internal fans, including the chip fan, the power supply fan, and other secondary fans.

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Chip fan upgrade

The computer chip (also known as the CPU) is the most important and expensive component of the computer. The possibility of the chip overheating is completely possible if you do not pay attention to it. Usually the cooling fan for the chip is a synchronous device, but over time it will operate less effectively. From experience, you should equip yourself with a CPU fan with a larger capacity, and it will definitely be the right investment.

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Install additional cooling fans for the computer case

Case cooling fans are usually small fans that are installed in the front or back of the case, or inside the case. These fans will help dissipate heat better. You should use two case cooling fans, one to cool the PC, the other to blow hot air away from the PC. Installing these fans is also very simple, so you won't have to worry about anything.

Install water cooler

This is a rather expensive solution but the installation is quite simple. Usually this cooling solution is used for high-heat gaming PCs , or high-level overclocking systems. Because these computer systems cannot get any cooler even with the fastest and most efficient heatsinks. In this case, installing a water or other liquid cooler is more practical. Water transfers heat well and can significantly reduce the temperature of the CPU.

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Micah Soto

Update 16 January 2025