How do I check the temperature of my CPU and GPU to rule out overheating as a cause of shutdown errors?

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How do I check the temperature of my CPU and GPU to rule out overheating as a cause of shutdown errors?
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Download and install a hardware monitoring tool like HWMonitor or Core Temp. These tools display real-time temperature readings for your CPU and GPU. If temperatures are consistently high (above 80°C for CPU or 90°C for GPU), improve cooling (clean fans, reapply thermal paste).