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If your CPU is running high while running a particular program for a sustained amount of time is this bad for your computer in the long run? |
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No, not unless the CPU also raises above the safe temperature threshold and stays there for an extended period of time. Assuming by 'high' you mean CPU usage % as reported in Task manager or similar.
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