Your laptop is experiencing graphics problems and overheating concerns.
Your laptop is experiencing graphics problems and overheating concerns.
Hey everyone, I've been facing some unusual issues with my laptop's graphics lately. It's an HP Omen 15 from 2016, equipped with an Intel i7-7700HQ 7th gen processor, a GeForce 1050 with 2 GB of VRAM, and 16 GB of aftermarket Corsair RAM. I've noticed some performance drops in games over time, especially during Destiny 2. My frame rate dropped from a solid 61 to 25, then slowly recovered before dropping again. I thought about updating my drivers and taking a break, but when I came back the graphics were still terrible. No matter what I adjusted, the issue persisted.
I confirmed it's using my dedicated GPU, which shouldn't be a problem. However, I'm concerned about the CPU. There seems to be a heat issue—my CPU temperature spiked to 95°C during a short session of Destiny 2, but my PC didn't show any thermal warnings. The airflow was hot, yet I didn’t notice any heat on the keyboard or other components. My GPU stayed within a normal range of 75-80°C.
I’ve cleaned the fans, but I’m not sure if that will help. I’d appreciate any advice or insights from others who might understand what’s happening. Thanks for your support!
The thermal performance seems acceptable on mobile devices, though it's not unusual for them to let the CPU reach what Intel defines as their safe maximum temperature, typically around 100 degrees. I should verify this with another tool since Specsy mentions 95 degrees even when the CPU isn't that hot. Regarding the graphics problem, I'm uncertain. If this recurrence occurs again, I recommend removing your driver using a utility like DDU to eliminate any traces, then updating to the latest version.
Gaming laptops always keep their CPU at the highest allowed temperature, around 100°C. Reducing voltage slightly can improve performance a bit.