What happens when my CPU overheats?

[Andy0432]

What happens when my CPU overheats? Is there some sort of a automation program to automatically shut down the CPU? Whats the Max temperature a CPU can endure? What harm can an overheating CPU or any other component do? Thx everyone!
CPU: AMD FX-8320 clocked at 3.7 ghz

 

[i7Baby]

At about 90C case temp the cpu will shut itself down. Every time it gets that hot, the probability of permanent damage increases.

 

[Andy0432]

OK thanks! Is that 90 degrees Celsius? What is the permanent damage to the components? Thx once again!

 

[Andy0432]

LOL also how do you display your computer specs? (IM NEW!) thx

 

[NiCoM]

When it reaches a certain temperature, it will shout itself off, probably ending your pc in a blue screen or something like that. Though the temperature set to this trigger, is set very high, so your cpu won't be happy untill it gets hot enough to shutdown.

You should always keep your CPU under 75 celcius under load i would say. Don't overclock if you're using the stock cooler. you can get a CM 212 EVO at a very cheap price, which would handle small overclocks just fine or just run cooler & quieter if you're not overclocking.

 

[i7Baby]

Any permanent damage done renders the cpu useless.

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