4 signs that your CPU is overheating
If you suspect your CPU is getting too hot, see these signs to confirm it.

A CPU shouldn't run too hot unless you're stress-testing it, but if it's overheating under medium to heavy workloads, it's probably time to replace the thermal paste or buy a better cooler. CPU overheating is pretty easy to notice if you use PC monitoring tools, but most people don't always have them running 24/7. Sure, they come in handy when you're testing the performance of a new game or rendering software you installed, but what about the rest of the time?