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I have some case happens with my computer When windows is running, then the CPU temperature goes high at the threshold, Which is responsible for shutting down the computer ? Is that windows or bios settings ???

Mahmoud Abd EL Nabey
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There are several possible causes for shutdown:

  • The CPU has a thermal sensor for catastrophic shutdown detector which is always enabled. When processor core temperature reaches a factory preset level, processor execution is halted until reboot. The mechanism is builtin to the processor, not under the control of BIOS and not dependent on other sensors outside the processor.

  • The GPU might have a similar protection sensor.

  • Windows surveys all thermal sensors and may decide to do an orderly shutdown. It may take action before shutting down, according to Power Options > Change plan settings > Change advanced power settings > Processor Power Management > Change System Cooling Policy, where:

    • Active : Increases fan speed before slowing the processor to main cooling, for best performance
    • Passive : Slows the processor before increasing fan speed, for quieter fans.

If your computer is overheating you have tried all the usual remedies such as cleaning, then reducing the CPU maximum performance by a few percents can do wonders. See this answer.

harrymc
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