a pc question

[EmporerEJ]

Originally Posted by StrokeKing

in time like this, i just make sure that cpu is open so it have enough air so it wont over heat.

"open?"

What do you mean by that?
That could be disastrous if the case to the PC is ducted for cooling the processor, and/or power supply.
The case and fan(s) are designed to operate efficiently in a wide range of normal human environments, and 80 won't kill it. But linear power supplies, and even switching power supplies generate heat as a by product of regulation. Unless properly synced, damage can result. There are many monitoring programs that will read the information off your PC's internal sensors. Before the PCs were dumbed down for soccer mom's, most of this software was included and available at the click of a mouse.

There are lots of apps out there for this.
My PC lets me know with an alert the proccessor varies by more than .2v, which is indicitive of a temperature problem. They also monitor temperature. But as long as the Internal systems can deal with it, it's usually not a problem.

More importantly, keep the Vents (Front and Back-not just where the fan(s) is blowing.)

Once a year, vacuum the accumulation of dust out of the PC, but make DAMN sure you re-assemble it, so the internal ducting can work correctly.