CPU lowering it's voltage to prevent melting?

[Zurev]

Alright so I've got screenshots of my temps that I will show off, but the main issue is that on boot I get a bios message "CPU Temperature overheating".

This is completely new tonight, I've blown the dust out, until I can get some compressed air, though it is not that dusty.

My main concerns are if this is going to affect the condition of the processor or anything, and can I continue to use my computer all the time as I currently do, since the current core speed is at 1600mhz instead of the 2800.

Temps/My PC: http://screencast.com/t/LTCpGDUculU

 

[BrokenAtari]

48C is pretty hot for idle. Try redoing the thermal paste and creating better airflow inside the case. You won't wreak the processor running it at a lower speed. (Laptops do it often to save power.)

 

[JCB1]

do you have a good case fan installed in your system ??