The 2 Key Elements to Increase CPU Speed

There are 2 key elements to having a faster PC – your Operating System and your hardware. Learning how to identify and repair problems with these components will ensure an efficient and smooth running computer.

PC Hardware

One of the most common and overlooked facts for a poorly performing PC is the temperature of the CPU. Its all well and good checking for viruses or spyware but sometimes the simplest reasons can be the cause, which in this case can be an overheated CPU unit.

A little known fact is the smaller a computer chip is the more heat it will generate. As technology advances these chips are getting smaller and smaller.

If excessive heat is building up from within your CPU, it is likely you will be experiencing poor performance from your computer and probably also getting error messages on screen. To restore your PCs performance it will be necessary to reduce the amount of heat inside the CPU.

The simplest way to do this is by keeping the fan and the components within the CPU free of dust and grime. Accumulated dust will prevent proper ventilation from circulating. If the fan blades are dirty they won’t perform correctly thus your CPU will not be cooled sufficiently.

A good idea to resolve temperature issues is by adding an additional fan to the CPU. This will allow even more cool air to be drawn in and ventilate the system. An extra fan is an inexpensive option and worthwhile considering even before any problems are experienced.

It’s important that the ventilation areas of your PC are not obstructed and are kept clear at all times.

A new idea for reducing heat around the CPU is to use round cables for connecting components instead of the traditional ribbon type cables. These enhance the ventilation therefore reducing heat. Round cables are relatively inexpensive (roughly $10 each) so it won’t be too costly to replace your existing ribbons.

Prolonged exposure to heat will not only decrease the life expectancy of your PC components but can also permanently damage them. This is why it is essential to control the temperature in the CPU unit.

The Operating System

If your computer is still experiencing slow performance levels after you have carried out all the basic maintenance checks such as virus scanning, scanning and removal of spyware and adware, scandisk tests, disk cleanup and defrag, then it may be that the system is overloaded with unnecessary files and data.

Clear out all the temporary files and the browser cache files. Remember to remove any of these files which are hidden by going to the View menu, choosing Folder Options, then View and Show All Files.

Another reason for a slow operating PC is the build up of files and data which are no longer needed in the Windows registry. However, don’t attempt to remove these yourself.

It will not only be an extremely time consuming task but can also be dangerous. Unless you are skilled in this area, chances are you will delete information that your system needs, causing irreparable damage.

The easiest and safest way to remove unwanted data from the registry and restore your PCs performance is to regularly run a reliable registry cleaner such as RegCure.

Even computing experts and professionals use registry cleaners rather than cleaning out and repairing the registry manually so there’s no reason for having to do such a monotonous task yourself.

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