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Sep 15, 2026 · Fundamentals

Why Your PC Overheats: Cooling Principles, Cooler Types & Practical Fixes

This article explains why computers generate heat, details CPU temperature thresholds and throttling behavior, compares air and liquid cooler types, covers case airflow design including positive and negative pressure, addresses laptop cooling challenges, and provides actionable maintenance steps like dust cleaning, thermal paste replacement, and airflow improvements.