CPU and GPU idle temperatures rose slightly, but the PC glitches around 50°C
My self-built PC used to idle around 35°C on the CPU and 39°C on the GPU, but over the past few days both have been sitting around 40–45°C.…
PC overheating
Is an Eight-Year-Old 120mm AIO Cooler Still Worth Buying?
My HP Omen is overheating, and I've seen tutorials showing people install a Corsair H60 AIO cooler. I found a supposedly brand-new H60 for $25, but it appears…
Does Thermal Paste Expire, and Is Old MX-4 Still Safe to Use?
I have a 20 g tube of Arctic MX-4 that has been sitting in my basement for an unknown number of years. It may last me for the…
Why does my gaming PC heat up my room so much?
I upgraded my PC a few months ago, and during GPU-heavy games it now puts out enough heat to raise the room temperature by several degrees, even with…
PC Shutting Down While Gaming—Could It Be Overheating or the Power Supply?
I've had this PC for about two years, and over the past few weeks it has started shutting itself off during games, especially Path of Exile 1 and…
Why does my PC lag and nearly crash as soon as I connect Ethernet?
My PC starts lagging almost immediately after I plug in an Ethernet cable. Wi‑Fi recently stopped working on this computer, although it still works normally on my other…
What should I upgrade first to reduce gaming lag and overheating?
I'm in the United States and have been using this PC for about four years. It was originally built by someone else, and I later added storage. Recently,…
Why does my PC randomly shut off shortly after startup?
I recently got a used PC from a friend and reset it, but it now powers off unexpectedly, usually soon after starting up. It can happen while the…
Why does my PC shut off randomly shortly after startup?
I recently got this PC from a friend and reset it, but it now powers off without warning, usually within the first few minutes after starting. It can…
How Do I Fix a CPU Fan Speed Error and Strange Noise?
My PC was running normally, then became extremely slow and shut down. When I tried to start it again, the motherboard displayed a "CPU Fan speed error detected"…
PC struggles to start and the CPU overheats within minutes
For the past few months, my desktop has often failed to start when I press the power button. It eventually stopped turning on normally and would only start…
CPU Fan Speed Error and Strange Noise After Shutdown
My PC became unusually slow while I was using it and then shut down. When I tried to start it again, the motherboard reported: "CPU fan speed error…
Why does my new PC shut down after the fans suddenly ramp up?
I built this PC about two months ago. It starts normally and runs for a few minutes, then the fans suddenly spin extremely fast, the display goes black,…
Is It Normal for My PC Case to Get Painfully Hot While Gaming?
My PC runs normally, but when I play games it gives off very warm air and the case becomes almost too hot to touch. One temperature reading I…
PC Shuts Down Shortly After Booting With CPU Overheat Warning
My PC started powering off shortly after booting today. The AIO suddenly ramps up loudly, and I briefly saw a CPU overheat warning. I reapplied the thermal paste…
Why does my newly built PC shut down after a few minutes?
My PC was built about two months ago. It starts normally, runs for a few minutes, then the fans suddenly ramp up, the display goes black, and the…
How Can I Start Learning to Build and Troubleshoot PCs?
I've always wanted to learn how to build computers, but I'm not sure where to begin because there's so much to understand. My current prebuilt PC has been…
Why Does My PC Shut Down When I Open Certain Games?
I've been experiencing issues with my PC shutting down unexpectedly when I try to launch games like Call of Duty, Marvel Rivals, and Overwatch 2. The shutdown happens…
Suggestions for Budget CPU Coolers to Prevent Overheating
I've been struggling with my PC crashing, and I've just figured out that it's because my CPU is overheating. I've been dealing with this since I moved back…
Why Is My PC Overheating While Playing Marvel Rivals?
I'm having a serious overheating problem with the game Marvel Rivals. My PC heats up a lot, even when I'm just in the settings menu or lobby—it's not…