What temperature is considered excessive for a gaming laptop?
What temperature is considered excessive for a gaming laptop?
I own a 2021 Asus TUF Dash F15 purchased in July 2021. I've only performed de-dusting twice throughout its life, and I'm amazed by the temperature changes I'm observing. For instance, on BFV I was experiencing temperatures above 90°C in campaign mode, but I haven't played it since last cleaning. With games like Doom Eternal and Far Cry 2, I'm only reaching around 80°C. I believe this laptop has never reached such high temperatures since it was bought. In 2016, Doom would have run at 80-85°C on the CPU, and GTA V almost hit 90°C. I used roughly a third to half a can of compressed air during cleaning, which really helped remove debris. Any suggestions about what a typical temperature range should be for this device? Its specs include an Intel i7 11375h quad-core processor with a maximum temperature of 100°C, and an 85-watt RTX 3070 GPU that stays below 65-70°C.
I keep cleaning my desktops every 4 to 6 weeks, with a deep clean once a year or so. For the laptop, I do a light cleaning about once a month when it's being used. Because of its design, it tends to get warm. With all the factors involved, it's tough to pinpoint exact operating temperatures, but maintaining a consistent cleaning schedule should help prevent overheating or other problems.
I always place my laptop on a solid surface—whether on the couch or bed, I use a tray or cooler underneath. Avoid putting it on soft bedding like a comforter, especially if you notice it getting hot.
My laptop is mounted on an aluminum stand that lifts it roughly 8 inches above the ground behind the fans. This adjustment has made a noticeable change.
Unfortunately "CPU temperature" could mean anything from what the CPU reports. HWiNFO picks up 8 main sensors, but only one should be paid attention to which is an average of all of the sensors over a quarter second period. What you're reading may be an instantaneous measurement of the hottest part at that point, which makes things look scarier than it they actually are. If you use HWiNFO, look at "CPU Package"
~70C is normal for the GPU. They're designed to operate up to there anyway in their desktop variants.
Either way, unless you're thermal throttling, which I define as the parts going below base clock speeds, I don't really see a problem with the temperature.