Thermal issues can cause system stability problems on your desktop or laptop in Potomac, Bethesda, Rockille, Silver Spring - Maryland.

Computers and heat don’t play along well. There are many components that make up a computer, the one single component that runs the hottest - is the processor. It’s also the smallest component in your machine. The processor can be as small as 2″x2″, but it generates 100 degree temperatures. Depending on the processor, it can melt if it reaches a certain temperature.

In order to keep your processor running cool, several items play a role. A heat sink is a sort of radiator that helps the heat distribute off the processor’s core (or surface). The heat sink is usually covered by a fan, which moves the heat off the heat sink. In conjunction, the heat sink and the fan keep the processor running cool, and your computer running stable. In between your processor and your heat sink is a special paste, called thermal paste. The past creates a vacuum between your heat sink and your processor. Over time, the paste may wear out or dry out - this is one reason why your machine may run hot.

The most common reason for processors running hot are: failing fans, loose or damaged heat sinks and - the most common. Dust, particles, animal hair, lint and anything that is traditionally trapped inside an air filter - all those pollutants end up inside your machine. Over time, heat buildup can cause expensive hardware failures in Potomac, Bethesda, Rockille, Silver Spring - Maryland. Don’t despair. onCALL 25/8 Computer Repair - Maryland can help keep your machine running cool. Call our service department at 301/760.7222 to schedule a complimentary diagnostic.