Problems

• Case
• CPU Heatsink
• Case Fans

Symptoms

• Low Performance
• Computer components temperatures are high
• Fans running fast

 

Solutions

• Get a vacuum or duster to get rid of dust that is inside your case
  • Try focusing cleaning the case fans because that’s the only way for your computer to get cool air inside your case for your components and outtake fans for removing hot air from your case
• Place your computer above your floor to let the intake air in your case
  • Try avoiding putting your PC on carpet or it will block the intake from the power supply that won’t supply any cool air
• Buy more case fans if your case has enough room to support them
  • Use the screws that are included in the case fan box to screw them onto your case
• Reapply thermal paste
  • Unscrew CPU heatsink from motherboard
  • Use alcohol to remove the old thermal paste from CPU
  • Apply a pea size amount of thermal paste
  • Re-screw CPU heatsink to motherboard