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If you mean "can CPUs be damaged," the answer is yes. Physical, thermal, or electrical shock can damage it permanently. That is why you should not drop your computer, expose it to extreme temperatures, or overvoltage your power supply.
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Can Excessive heat can damage the CPU and the motherboard?
Yes!
Which new technology protects a CPU from heat damage by slowing down the clock rate on the CPU?
It is possible to under clock the CPU through the system BIOS. this slows the CPU, but helps protect from heat damage. Some types of software applications can also change the clock.
What is the function of CPU fan?
CPU fan is attached together with a heat sink on the mother board, CPU fan is used to prevent overheating of the processor on the motheboard
Can IObit gamebooster make damage to your PC?
yes it burn my cpu.
Why shouldnt you use a screwdriver to remove a heat sink?
It might damage the CPU
How hot does the CPU temperature need to be to do damage to your computer?
"Maximum CPU temperatures for computers vary depending on CPU type and gigahertz of the machine. For example, an Intel Pentium could range between 62 and 80 degrees celsius. The best way avoid damage is by installing a heat monitor."
When installing a CPU in a zip socket how should a technician align pin to avoid damage?
Pin 1 on the CPU is aligned with Pin 1 on the ZIF socket.
How do You fix your CPU Speed?
Your CPU's clock sped can be adjusted from the BIOS, but it is not recommended to do so because it can cause permanent damage to the CPU, RAM or the motherboard due to various reasons like overheating, unsupported clock speed etc.
What is a CPU cooling fan?
your CPU genrates heat and reqires to be cooled if the cooler or the heatsink is removed from the CPU it will instantly stop responding and can cause physical damage
What should temperature be kept below on CPU to prevent heat damage?
You can find the exact maximum temperature for specific CPU models by looking up the Thermal Specification data sheets from the manufacturer, however in general it is sensible to try and keep CPU temperatures below approx 65 degrees centigrade.
What can dirt and dust do to the inside of a PC?
The DIRT AND DUST CAN ACTUALLY DAMAGE YOU FAN AND CPU. THE FAN ACTUALLY STOPED WORKING FOR ME ONCE
Where can you find a CPU in a computer?
Inside the computer, you will find a fan and heatsink assembly clamped on or screwed down. Indeed there may be many of these, but the largest one on your motherboard is most likely the CPU cooler. Under that heatsink is your CPU. Note: If you plan to open up your computer & find the CPU bear a few things in mind. 1. Never open up a computer that's plugged in. 2. Be very careful when removing the CPU heatsink, some clips are very tempermental and you may damage the heatsink CPU or motherboard if you slip.
