The title says it all really. Does anyone know exactly what happens to the inside of a processor when it overheats? Why does it lock up? Do the little logic gates expand and wedge shut or something?

There are few moments that terrify PC owners like an overheating processor. It's right up there with the blue screen of death in terms of issues that could signal serious trouble for your computer.

When a laptop overheats, its performance suffers. It becomes slow, sluggish, and unbearable to work on. In this post, we address this issue and guide on how to fix an Overheating Windows Laptop. What ...