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Inevitably, we will encounter the problem of computers running too slowly. In order not to waste time waiting, we need to speed up the computer. CPU is the key component of the computer. Improving its performance can increase the running speed of a computer to a certain extent. Read on to discover some methods that will help you improve CPU performance in Windows 10.
Task manager displays the real-time status of your computer's CPU, memory, drives, and network. If one of your programs is occupying too much memory or CPU, Task Manager will show the data in red will show the data in red. Here's the steps to improve CPU performance with Task Manager.
Press Windows + R key and enter "taskmgr" to open the Task Manager.
If you find that some software or programs are using too much space of CPU, you can right-click "End Task" to speed up your CPU.
This is a short-term solution. In order to improve CPU performance without ending some programs or software, proceed to the next one.
Most appliances and electronic components are not resistant to high temperature. High temperature may lead to degradation of electrical performance and shorter service life. More seriously, some components may be burned, causing economic losses.
Although current CPUs are hard to burn down, high temperatures still cause problems like running too slow or stopping working. Therefore, it is necessary to cool down your CPU. The following tips can ensure or improve the effect of heat dissipation:
1. Reduce the temperature in your room and keep it as low as possible.
2. Choose a larger computer case for your desktop. The larger the box, the more fluid the air inside it. If you don't want to change to a new one, you can install a fan in the case.
3. Clean the radiator and chassis dust every six months to a year. We all know that dust will affect the effect of heat dissipation.
4. Replace a more advanced radiator. If you don't think your radiator works well, you can update it to a more advanced one. Multi-tube radiators, or liquid-cooled radiators, work better than those that come with boxed CPUs.
Overclocking the CPU is to let the CPU run faster than the manufacturer's recommended speed. This is an effective method to improve the CPU performance, but it's recommended not to improve CPU performance through overclocking for the following reasons.
Most CPUs have a poor potential for overclocking.
Overclocking is easy to cause a crash. And CPUs are hard to recover after a crash.
Most computer users are not familiar with overclocking. So it would be difficult for them to use.
If you really need an overclocked CPU, here're things you should consider.
1. Check whether your CPU can be overclocked or not.
2. You need to understand the negative effects of overclocking. It may cause system crashes and data loss because of the high temperature or computer timing malfunctions.
3. CPU runs at a higher temperature when overclocking, so the cooling method is required to be correct. Special cooling hardware, such as CPU radiators, is also needed if necessary.
For complete instructions on how to overclock your CPU, refer to your manufacture's guide.
Except for the above methods, specific instruction sets for the CPU can also improve its performance. This method is useful for programmers while it's too complicated for ordinary users. For most of us, it is effective and enough to improve CPU performance through heat dissipation and overclocking.
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