Damage Prevention
Thermal sensors in some CPUs and GPUs can shut down the computer when high temperatures are detected, although this may not guarantee safe operation.
An integrated circuit may also shut down parts of itself when maximal performance is not required, as when idling, or the clock speed may be reduced under low workloads or when temperature is high, reducing power consumption and hence heat generation.
Read more about this topic: Computer Cooling
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