Bringing down your laptop’s CPU stress

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Bringing down your CPU stress isn’t actually as hard as it sounds. Sometimes a few simple steps is all it takes in order to really make it so your computer performs just as it did when it came off the assembly line. If you’d like to be able to run all of your software at 100% like you used to be able to do, read on.

First of all, you really need to watch the temperature of your processor. This is probably the one thing that will cause damage in the long-term if you don’t keep tabs on how hot it’s getting. Getting a CPU cooler is probably going to be your best bet with this, particularly if you use your computer for a lot of intensive tasks. Also, watch where you set your laptop down; if you routinely set it down on a soft surface (bed, carpet, dog, etc.), you’re going to have a tough time keeping it cool. Make sure you put it down on a smooth, flat surface at all times. Got it?

Also, you should watch your overall motherboard temperature if you can. Many computers come with this functionality installed from the factory. If you keep track of your motherboard temperature and use that as a first-detection plan, you’ll see trends develop before they impact your CPU. Think of it like this: A high motherboard temperature is surely a sign that your CPU is next. Watch out, and take special precaution before you possibly cause long-term damage.

Want to know just how stressed your CPU really is? Look into a CPU stress tool. Many of these can be found online without much of a problem. The nice thing about this is that they often run off of a javascript applet, so you don’t actually have to download anything to your computer. The down side is that java applets may put strain on the processors of slower computers, so you might not get a completely accurate result without an actual application download. You can download freeware (and I’m certain paid) programs that will do these stress tests just for your computer. Look on Google and I’m sure you’ll find more than your fair share.

Vista CPU stress is almost always higher than any of the other Windows operating systems, as well. Keep that in mind when you do your test. If your CPU is really having a tough time when you’re using Vista, you might want to consider moving up to Windows 7 or downgrading to XP.

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