The impact of heat on computer components is often not realised by the average owner. Despite the various water-cooling solutions being sold, the preferred cooling method is the use of heat sinks and fans. It allows for simpler implementation and management, while also avoiding the risk of costly water accidents... Although a processor can handle temperatures of around 90 degrees Celsius, you should aim at keeping your box at less than 70 degrees. Keeping a steady air flow through your computer box is the best way to do this. Cool air should be entering your desktop box from the front and passing over your components before getting expelled at the opposite end. Should the air get stuck in a cycle, or remain too static, the stale air will cause a rise in temperature... It is a simple, cheap and effective move to add additional fans to your PC box. The components primarily impacted by high temperatures will be your CPU, graphics card and hard drives. To maintain air flow, it's standard..