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CPU overheating!

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Ok, my computer has been running really slow recently and whenever I insert a cd, it shuts down. I read on one of these forums that it could be to do with CPU heating so I download the program Everest, which told me that my CPU right now, when all i'm running is google Chrome and Everest, is 60oC. I don't know what to do about this. I'm a complete novice so I don't know how to open up the computer, clean hardware etc so please keep it simple :)
Additional Info: it tells me that my cooling fans for the CPU are running at 3590 RPM if thats any help. The computer is running XP, and the CPU Type is Intel Pentium 4 640, 3200 MHz (16 x 200).
Thanks for your help in advance.
 
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Is it a Dell or HP? If so it should be marked on the case. If its custom built then you'd want the pecs. However overheating generally requires you to open the case and do a visual inspection to che3ck for dust build up or a loose CPU heatsink or failing fan.
 
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