What is the most effective method to stress test an older gaming laptop's CPU and GPU?
What is the most effective method to stress test an older gaming laptop's CPU and GPU?
I own an older laptop I purchased a long time ago but never used. It's in perfect condition.
i7-7700HQ
GTX 1050 ti 4GB
32GB RAM
BIOS is current.
The maker has turned off throttle stop features in their newest BIOS update. I don't want to revert to an older BIOS.
Some people claim this machine has poor cooling and low-quality thermal paste, causing it to overheat and throttle both CPU and GPU?
I tested Cinebench 2024 (Multi-core) for 10 minutes; the maximum CPU temperature reached was 83°C.
Cinebench doesn't support stress testing the GPU because it's only 4GB and not compatible...
Is there a free tool that can stress-test both CPU and GPU so I can check temperatures and see if overheating occurs?
To determine if throttling happens, should I just monitor the temperatures or also check power usage?
Some say this laptop model is what you're looking for. The maker has turned off throttle controls in their newest BIOS version. I don't want to revert to an older BIOS setup. You may also consider trying an aftermarket thermal paste to enhance cooling performance?
Changing the thermal paste for this laptop is difficult. I need to check if it's overheating or throttling before taking any steps.