Which component is failing: the motherboard or the CPU?
Which component is failing: the motherboard or the CPU?
Cpus are built to handle temperatures near 95°C without damaging them, so you shouldn't worry if it runs at 100°C or more for short periods. Some modern laptops even run at 105°C, but the safest bet is to stick to 105°C if you're using low voltage (under 1.3V). I'm worried my CPU might exceed 90°C, but that's mainly due to the high voltage needed for 4.5GHz—if I had a slow CPU, I'd consider pushing it to 115°C just to see how it performs.
It's true that voltage plays a major role in damaging a CPU, with higher voltages increasing electro migration. However, at elevated temperatures, the system becomes more sensitive, experiencing less tolerance for voltage and more intense electro migration.
It occurred once more… I powered it down and when I returned, the computer was shut off and refused to restart on the power button. I had to re-flash the CMOS again, wondering if the BIOS chip was failing. Now I’m attempting to re-flash an older BIOS version to determine if that resolves the issue.
While updating the BIOS, I observed some unusual indicators. There seem to be several interruptions in the writing process or line. It appears the system checked the Boot Block and either missed something or I’m not sure what’s happening. The message says the BIOS write is done and the PC will restart in about 5 seconds. Is this something to be concerned about?