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4. Upgrade the CPU cooler if possible. I did this last week finally to my newest computer because coolers weren't readily available when I built it. I dropped 20c with a 60 dollar cooler. 20c is HUGE. Chips don't like heat.
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I wanna add to this.
Upgrading the fan on the CPU is always a top thing to do, but at the same time, you need to get rid of that OEM Thermal Paste.
Thermal paste is the grease that goes in between the CPU and the heat sink. The OEM paste is OK at best.
By upgrading the paste to a better one, it allows the heat to transfer from the CPU to the heat sink, at a much better rate of speed.
I use Cool Master on my machines. Below is a link to the product and you can also find it at any good computer store.
Cooler Master Thermal Compound HTK002U1 at TigerDirect.com