Suspected CPU Overheating

jamisz77

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Jun 12, 2014
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Hello,

Recently my PC begin locking up during video game play. It is slightly dusty inside and I suspect maybe the CPU is overheating. Is there anyway to tell for sure if it is the CPU or Video Card?

Any help is appreciated.

 
Solution
try cleaning out all the dust........... cpu heatsink.. graphics card......... fans....... blah, blah, blah.......... pull heat sinks cleanup reapply thermal paste. reseat same.