Resolved: The Division 2 is experiencing excessive CPU and GPU temperatures following the latest update.
Resolved: The Division 2 is experiencing excessive CPU and GPU temperatures following the latest update.
The Division 2 is causing significant heat generation on my CPU and GPU since the recent title update 3. Within approximately thirty minutes of gameplay, my processor reaches temperatures of 57°C or higher. As a tech enthusiast, I’m trying to minimize this heat load. Previously, my temperatures – both for the CPU and GPU – were consistently between 33°C and 45°C during extended play sessions. It appears a change occurred with update 3, resulting in considerably higher temperatures without any apparent reason. I’ve recently cleaned the dust from my PC using an air blower, eliminating that potential factor. Below is a breakdown of my hardware and in-game settings. Notably, these elevated temperatures occur even when I’ve limited CPU power to a maximum of 51% using Windows Power Settings, with System Cooling set to Active between 45%-51%.
My system specifications include a Ryzen 4790K, GTX 1050ti, 16GB of DDR3 memory and Windows 10 version 1803. I am playing at a resolution of 1360x768 in fullscreen mode. My settings are as follows: Extra streaming distance is disabled, AA is set to medium, shadow quality to low, shadow spotlight to low, FX effects are off, terrain quality is set to low, rendering is at 50%, sharpening is at max (10), local reflections are medium, particle quality is low, and tree/landscape detail is at medium.
Within the NVIDIA Control Panel, I’ve selected ‘high performance’ for texture settings and set the maximum pre-rendered frames to 4, which I believe improves performance at lower frame rates. I previously used settings that were medium to high, without experiencing these elevated temperatures. I was actually playing with Extra Streaming Distance at 7 and experienced smooth, lag-free gameplay. However, since the update, my temperatures have dramatically increased – and I am seeking solutions to restore my previous cooling performance. My primary concern is the CPU, as my GPU’s temperature can be managed effectively with MSI Afterburner fan control. My CPU is running at 4.0 GHz, and I've disabled hyperthreading to reduce heat output.
Some users have suggested disabling fullscreen optimization within the game’s .exe file; should I try this? This issue is frustrating, as I only purchased the game a week ago and was enjoying it immensely. I require assistance in resolving this problem, and thank you for your time and support.
A temperature of 57°C remains a reasonable level when the processor is working hard and shouldn't be cause for concern. You are intentionally restricting your CPU’s processing power to maintain lower temperatures. Are you utilizing the original Intel cooler that came with your computer? Have you looked into upgrading to a more effective cooling solution, so you wouldn’t need to limit your CPU's capabilities?
I appreciate your response, and I’ve designated it as my solution. I discovered that placing a fan facing the front of my computer case significantly lowered temperatures, particularly for the CPU. However, positioning it directly in front of the processor proved detrimental, causing temperatures to rapidly increase – a reversed effect. By angling it slightly to the left, I achieved positive results, with my CPU temperatures dropping to 39°C-44°C while gaming (not during the startup menu, but actually playing games). This experience gave me a greater appreciation for Intel i7 processors – they perform exceptionally well, but managing their heat is challenging. My friends who use AMD Ryzen processors with stock fans consistently maintain lower temperatures, which is quite impressive. I plan to transition to AMD soon due to their affordability in my area. Therefore, I wish you success in developing effective cooling solutions for these high-frequency Intel CPUs in the future; it’s remarkable that this isn't simply a prank or online joke. I won't trouble you further with this issue now that it’s resolved, thank you all and have a pleasant day.