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Re: CPU Getting Too Hot
Posted to PC Users Forum on 9/10/2017

Make sure your thermal paste for you CPU hasn't broken down. Common thing to do is to remove it and apply new paste every year or so. Not for everyday computer use but video editing/gaming, etc. Heavy CPU use necessitates it. Login to read more.