Temperatures on CPU and GPU exceed safe limits.
Temperatures on CPU and GPU exceed safe limits.
You're experiencing high temperatures on both CPU and GPU during gaming and heavy tasks. Besides better thermal paste, consider these options: undervolting can help lower heat without hurting performance. Start with small adjustments and monitor your temps to find the sweet spot. Let me know if you need more details!
I checked some reviews and it seems the laptop tends to get warm overall. If you've used it for a while, you're right—dust buildup, thermal paste degradation, and undervolting are all things to consider. Keep in mind that stress tests like F@H push your hardware more than most tasks, making it more likely to reach high temperatures on laptops.
I don't have real-time access to specific hardware details, but generally, the minimum voltage for a CPU without impacting performance is around 1.2V to 1.5V under normal conditions. For optimal gaming and FPS, ensure your system meets the recommended voltage specifications for your processor model.
Under-volting is a process that differs between CPUs, and not all may require it. I haven't adjusted any myself because it can be quite time-consuming, so I test for stability, lower the voltage slightly, adjust again, and keep going until it stabilizes. Once it's steady, I raise it back up to the lowest stable level.