Those air vents on your computer might give the system an aggressive look, but they’re not just for show. This is where cool air gets pulled into your computer and blown over the internal components before being expelled from the rear or side. The electrical components in a computer generate heat, and fans inside the computer help move the air to keep the components cooled to normal operating temperatures. Inadequate cooling can cause excess heat which forces the fan to run constantly, can damage components, and limit the speed of the CPU. One of the common causes of the excessive heat is clogged vents which will prevent your air cooling scheme from working.

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