Question Acer Nitro V16 Thermal Issues
Question Acer Nitro V16 Thermal Issues
It has been quite some time since I've been here. I'm reaching out for assistance.
I'm not entirely clear on what's happening. It wasn't an issue less than a month ago, and so far things have been okay.
My performance is mostly stable... I don't play very demanding games right now, so I haven't tested it extensively. But if this is occurring while using a general simulation like a TCG card simulator, something seems amiss.
Recently, the screen went black and the laptop restarted. When it came back on, I noticed Windows was updating, which made me think maybe the system forced a restart—thankfully.
After that, everything seemed normal until it happened again. Every couple of minutes I'd open NitroSense, and the CPU usage stayed around 40%, consistently above 85%.
Interestingly, the NitroSense didn't register any activity until I actually opened the app. All previous actions before that note are irrelevant.
My idle CPU usage is around 3-4% with a temperature of 43°C. The fan is set to auto mode.
The spike in temperature becomes noticeable when the game opens, which is normal. However, it doesn't drop significantly; instead, it gradually increases. The peak temperature stops near 73°C and then slowly rises to about 93°C without stopping. It fluctuated between 87-90°C before I closed the application.
I understand gaming laptops tend to get hot, and Ryzen processors are also known for heat. But this situation feels unusual. It's not a high-demand game, yet it's causing concerns.
Could the issue be related to the paste? Could it be bad luck? Are the heat pipes faulty? Should I contact Acer with warranty details? I know Acer usually ignores warranty matters unless something breaks, so I might be able to replace the paste and thermal pads if needed—but that would be a hassle.
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