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CPU temps randomly spiking? - waraktis - Apr 29, 2026
Not sure what’s going on but my CPU temps randomly spike even when I’m not doing anything heavy.
Idle is fine most of the time but then suddenly jumps for a few seconds and drops again. Already cleaned dust and airflow seems okay.
Could this be thermal paste or something else?