CPU overheat = consequences ?

[bobee31]

Today, my computer shut down because of a CPU overheat. The CPU's fan did not work and I know it worked yesterday. I played video games for 2 hours or so before the shutdown. I know the shut down is a safety and my CPU seems to work properly (I replaced the fan). But do you think it could damage the CPU somehow or reduce his lifespan ? I mean, it's just 2 hours. Is thermal failure always bad ? I have a 6600k and I think it was hotter than 80°C but I don't know exactly how much.

[El Diablo]

heat = death of components

 

it meens they will die faster and slow down

[El Diablo]

your pc ran for 2 hours without a fan while gaming? wow

 

umm,, what cpu is it and what temp did it reach..

 

did windows actualy shut down or did the pc completly turn off

 

check your motherboard and see what its warning temps are before it gets involved

[KezzaMcFezza]

As long as it doesn't happen again you should be fine. I've had some scary moment with my overclocking recently

 

 

Hope this helps

 

 

[Jacktastic-Mofo]

Modern CPU's will shut themselves down before any damage occurs to the chip so your CPU is fine, try reseating the cooler, scaling back any overclocks, and making sure you have enough thermal paste.