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Computer shutting down on its own? Maybe it's time to play it cool. |
July 11, 2014
Martin Lønn Naess’ PC “suddenly turns off while rendering a video.” My guess is that it’s overheating. Here’s what to do about it.Chips and hard drives use electricity, and therefore generate heat. That heat can seriously damage the circuits inside your PC. Luckily, the computer is smart enough to shut itself down when it gets too hot, protecting itself from permanent damage. A PC that suddenly shuts itself down may be a lesser evil, but it’s still something you want to avoid.[Have a tech question? Ask PCWorld Contributing Editor Lincoln Spector. Send your query to answer@pcworld.com.]To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
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