Is it possible to save a CPU that has overheated multiple times, or is it likely too damaged? My friend seems to have been having issues with his CPU overheating and I'm concerned about the long-term effects on it.
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Honestly, CPUs have had overheat protection for decades, so even in extreme cases (like a tornado!), they usually survive. But frequent overheating can still cause issues over time, so it's important to address the cooling setup. If temperatures are consistently high, he may need to clean out dust or replace thermal paste.
Modern CPUs come with built-in temperature protection, which means they’ll automatically throttle or shut down before any permanent damage occurs. So, if your friend's CPU is shutting down due to overheating, it's doing its job. It could be okay, but if he’s frequently experiencing these issues, he should definitely look into improving his cooling solution or checking if he’s accidentally altered fan speeds in the BIOS.
Yeah, if he’s been fiddling with the BIOS settings, that could explain the fan speed issues. It might be helpful for him to reset the BIOS to default settings to ensure everything is running as it should.