Issue with laptop CPU overheating problem
Issue with laptop CPU overheating problem
Recently, I came across a window update option and decided to install it. While at university, the update was applied and the system restarted. I closed the laptop lid and placed it back in my bag to bring it home. Upon returning, I noticed the device was unusually warm and set it on my desk to investigate. It had been running even though the lid was closed, and it seemed to be using a lot of power. I’m unsure what caused such high usage since nothing was open at that time. I turned the laptop off for 30 minutes, but the temperatures remain elevated. These are idle readings with minimal intensive activity—just basic usage. Should I worry?
Following the reset of Windows, I'm experiencing these temperatures at idle, sometimes even dropping to 53°C. Everything seemed normal until I updated my GPU drivers. It returned to 85°C+ during idle. I'm unsure if it's a hardware or software issue, but I assumed it was software-related since everything worked after the reset. I've reset Windows again now and the temperatures have normalized. I don't know the exact cause.
Yes, the laptop actually starts up at those temperatures despite everything. It only happened when I first installed a new Windows version and then updated the GPU drivers. I’m not certain if the hardware is broken, but I think it might be a software problem, even though I’m just hoping it works. The device is brand new and I bought it just three months ago.
I verified the CPU usage and it remained within normal limits, staying below any idle threshold. There were only minor random spikes up to 40% and an average of 20%. I didn’t inspect services or anything similar, but I’m uncertain. Could there have been a low-usage application responsible for the overheating? If so, it might be linked to that. Even then, I had reset Windows alongside every app, and the ones I reinstalled shouldn’t have caused problems. They’re mostly software from reliable sources. I also performed the Asus Center diagnostics, which showed no hardware issues, especially with the fans—operating at 7800 RPM. Initially I suspected a failed fan, but they functioned properly. The NVIDIA driver version I found is 566.36 for GeForce game drivers, released on 05/12/2024. This aligns closely with the date of the first overheating incident, 06/12/2024. It’s possible an automatic driver update occurred without my awareness. If such an update exists for Nvidia GeForce drivers, that could explain the situation.
I just looked online and it looks like the drivers might be the reason for this issue. I'm trying to figure out if this is the main cause and nothing else. It's strange that the CPU usage shows incorrectly yet the laptop still gets hot. I think there might be a connection.
A: The laptop downloaded and installed the driver automatically without my knowledge.
B: The drivers were already set up when I put the laptop in my bag.
C: The incorrect CPU readings made the fans spin faster, but the lid closure triggered sleep instead of a full shutdown.
D: The fans kept working hard in a busy environment inside my bag, leading to overheating, which I noticed after returning home.
E: The wrong CPU temperature reading caused the fans to run at high speed, but the actual heat was minimal and not noticeable. I’m guessing this, but it’s just speculation.
This doesn’t fully explain the consistently high temperatures I’ve been seeing. The CPU usage I saw was almost zero, yet the heat stayed above 90°C. It’s really confusing.
I’d like to note that the problem continued even after I rolled back the GPU drivers or completely removed them. That added more confusion. If you have any detailed knowledge about Nvidia drivers, please share. Maybe the driver installed another component that my laptop couldn’t manage or didn’t support.
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