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RE: Computer auto shuts down randomly
Thermal paste is a decent idea, but won't bring your CPU temperatures plumeting down. Even without it, you should get decent temperatures.
Heatsinks don't just wear out, and fans will, after a long, long time, when they just stop working. So, your computer should be running at the same temperatures that it has always. Since it's running hot, there is a problem.
Take off the heatsink and fan and put them back on. Clean the dust from them while they're off. I'd say that dust buildup on the heatsink over time has slowly being increasing your CPU temperatures, but even if you've already cleaned it, take it off and put back on. Also, if there is any bullshit (paste/pad) on the bottom of the heatsink, get rid of it.
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