temperature rises sharply on YouTube only, I'm having trouble figuring it out.
temperature rises sharply on YouTube only, I'm having trouble figuring it out.
Hello. For quite some time now (I think because I set up my PC a few months ago), I've experienced elevated temperatures whenever I engage with the interface on YouTube's webpage. My system has remained cool in all other environments I've seen, and since I always have a temperature sensor active, I can monitor it regularly and spot any problems elsewhere. (Refer to the playlist below for videos showing different situations and their readings) This issue bothers me because I'm watching a YouTube clip without moving the cursor or pressing keys, and my temperatures stay near 30-35°C. However, as soon as I interact with the video player—especially the controls—I see a significant rise. The readings can climb up to around 75°C, though they usually hover between 60-65°C. So when I just want to adjust volume or skip ahead, my fans increase until I stop. This has been quite frustrating, making me reluctant to use YouTube on my PC and instead prefer watching it on my phone. Notably, this doesn't occur when I embed a YouTube video in Discord. That's the only player I've tested so far. I've documented the problem along with other recordings for comparison—link to playlist provided. Only the first video is crucial, plus the next two. The rest are just extra info. I've tried various web pages, different browsers, settings, full browsers, and extensions, but the pattern remains consistent. When using a different browser, default settings, and no add-ons, the same happens. Although uBlock (my main browser) helps reduce spikes, it still affects temperatures. I even experimented with Opera's "Gaming Browser" feature, which lets you cap CPU and RAM usage. I set a strict limit, but it caused lag and still led to temperature spikes. You can find my PC specifications here: PCPartPicker. For what isn't listed, I'm running Windows 10 64-bit, version 21H1, build 19043.1706. My browser was Chrome, but I recently switched to Brave. (As mentioned before, I've tried every browser possible—each case shows the same issue). I use uBlock and a popup blocker, but since the problem persists without them, they likely aren't the cause. Also, I don't have any antivirus software except Windows Defender. Thank you for anyone who takes the time to assist me. I'm running out of ideas, and this has been a persistent annoyance. I've tried my best to make this post useful, though it feels like a lot of text. I hope it's acceptable. TL;DR: The problem is YouTube's web interface raising temps during interaction (not with embedded videos in Discord). What I've tried—different browsers, extensions, settings—still doesn't solve it. No other thermal issues appear in other scenarios.)
Could YouTube be affecting your performance or causing airflow issues? It might be linked to a specific program designed to disrupt it only while you're using the service. Some users seem eager to annoy others. Edited July 14, 2022 by An0maly_76 Updated with additional details
Thanks for your response. I’m not seeing any signs of malware since I’m very careful and run regular scans. I also keep a close eye on my network activity. The fans seem to respond directly when things get hot, so it’s more than just higher fan speed. While I can’t be 100% sure, my instincts suggest it’s probably not malicious.
Adjust your browser to turn off hardware acceleration for better performance.
It seems uncertain about the issue, but turning it on affects my system. Which browser are you using? If you're using Chromium, try switching to Firefox and check if the problem persists.
In my post I noted that I checked every browser I could find, yet the problem persists across all of them with no obvious variation. The ones I tried included Firefox, Chrome, Brave, OperaGX (with and without memory/CPU limits), and Librefox. Currently, Brave is my primary browser.
My configuration details appear in my profile, but here; https://pcpartpicker.com/user/NCSGeek/sa...iew=7xgk6h. Yes, I noted uBlock Origin in my post. Testing with and without it shows the temperature spikes are less severe WITH uBlock. It’s clearly making a difference. Edited July 17, 2022 by NCSGeek