{"id":11504,"date":"2025-06-24T17:58:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T17:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colemandev.directivesites.com\/neglecting-this-patch-could-allow-a-computer-to-explode\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T19:42:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T19:42:41","slug":"neglecting-this-patch-could-allow-a-computer-to-explode","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/colemantechnologies.directivesites.com\/?p=11504","title":{"rendered":"Neglecting this Patch Could Allow a Computer to Explode"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your computer has a brain, of sorts, in its CPU\u2026 a tiny square that literally enables everything the device does, as it processes billions of instructions at a time. Of course, to support this on such a relatively tiny piece of hardware, most CPUs are packed with microscopic transistors\u2014these transistors being small enough to fit hundreds on a single blood cell.<\/p>\n

As you might imagine, this means things can go wrong pretty easily\u2026 and gone wrong, things have. Many newer computers are suffering from a bug that could cause permanent damage to the CPU\u2026 and if you don\u2019t take steps fast, it could be too late.<\/p>\n

High-End CPUs from Intel Come with an Unwanted Bug<\/h2>\n

Intel\u2019s Raptor Lake CPUs can potentially disable themselves due to a bug that affects the high-end processors, particularly if the computer is overclocked. An overclocked computer is one configured to use additional electricity to enhance its performance.<\/p>\n

Reportedly, if the CPU requests too much voltage\u2014anything over 65 watts\u2014the problem rears up and makes issues like errors, crashes, or total PC failure more likely.<\/p>\n

While it was initially thought that only Raptor Lake CPUs suffered this issue, more reports suggest that more CPUs have seen similar issues. It is now thought that any 13th or 14th generation processor put out by Intel could have this problem, meaning that this issue could stretch to hardware purchased in late 2022.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, most laptops will only use 5 to 20 watts, and office PCs in general will cap out at 65 watts unless it is specifically overclocked. It\u2019s far more likely that higher-performance systems, such as those used for video editing, graphic design, or autoCAD, and personal gaming will be affected.<\/p>\n

A Resolution is On the Way<\/h2>\n

As of this writing, Intel is continuing to work on a fix that will prevent processors from heating themselves out of commission. However, despite being called a patch, the fix won\u2019t restore an already-damaged CPU. There is also no recall in place, so if you find yourself starting to experience issues, you may have to deal with the manufacturer directly.<\/p>\n

That said, we should point out that most of our clients are unlikely to encounter these issues in their business machines. The affected machines are pretty exclusively upper-end, recent devices, and only exhibit the problem when overclocked. This is most common on gaming machines, which are sometimes overclocked by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n

Regardless, this still serves as a valuable reminder that updates and patches are critical. Without this one, certain PCs could cook themselves from the inside out, all the while crashing and otherwise experiencing issues.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Let Security Patches Pass You By<\/h2>\n

Granted, you can still run into IT issues even if you keep up with your patches and security updates, but keeping your business\u2019 IT maintained is important if only to keep your risk levels down. If there isn\u2019t diligent maintenance happening on every piece of technology, you\u2019re welcoming in potential risks.<\/p>\n

We can help fix that. If you\u2019d like assistance with the necessary management and maintenance of your business\u2019 essential IT, give Coleman Technologies a call at (604) 513-9428.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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