Core temps bounce from 85c to 98 while gaming

soapman88
soapman88 Member Posts: 22 Troubleshooter
edited March 2023 in 2017 Archives
Hi all, while playing the division on my aspire v nitro (i7 7700hq-1060) the temps stay around 85c but at times hits 95-98c, Settings maxed. While playing civ5 it stays around the same, 80c and peaks at 91c. I know that's pretty warm and I know these laptops are pretty thin, just curious if anyone else has had this issue and what they have done to fix it. 

While I type this its currently at 35c and while under load of PS,AI and other adobe products as well as music and a few tabs open its around 40c to 65c.

Thanks a lot for all the help.

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  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    edited December 2017 Answer ✓
    It is normal for laptop to get hotter than desktops that is why desktops are more powerful than laptops, because thermal issues don't persist there. The CPU's shutdown temperature is 100C and it's actual temperature limit is much higher than that. Intel's CPU's can work at 97C without causing any damage, but it surely reduces the CPU's lifespan compared to lower temperatures. Even constantly working at 97C, the CPU will be able to hold for at least 5 years. 85C average temperature is much lower than that.

    CPU and GPU are the toughest components of a laptop and something else(like a capcitor) is much more likely to brake down during 5 years time, so I wouldn't worry much about CPU temperature. Undervolting is the best way to reduce temperature and then repasting(void warranty, so not recommended).


    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


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  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    Is this the CPU or GPU?
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


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  • soapman88
    soapman88 Member Posts: 22 Troubleshooter
    This is the cpu. Temps monitor by real temp
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    What you should look at is the average temperature. If it doesn't go higher than 85C, then it is fine. You can further reduce the temperature by undervolting the CPU using throttlestop or XTU. Start with reducing the voltage offset by 100mV and the keep adding -5mV until the system crushes. Reboot and set the voltage to the last value the system was stable on. You should have a stress test application running at the background like prime95, while undervolting.

    A video of what to do after you have found the lowest stable voltage for your CPU. This is if you are using throttlestop.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • soapman88
    soapman88 Member Posts: 22 Troubleshooter
    Ah so spikes are fine and not going to cause any long term damage? I come from a desktop gaming background where while gaming the spikes are about 80c lol
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    edited December 2017 Answer ✓
    It is normal for laptop to get hotter than desktops that is why desktops are more powerful than laptops, because thermal issues don't persist there. The CPU's shutdown temperature is 100C and it's actual temperature limit is much higher than that. Intel's CPU's can work at 97C without causing any damage, but it surely reduces the CPU's lifespan compared to lower temperatures. Even constantly working at 97C, the CPU will be able to hold for at least 5 years. 85C average temperature is much lower than that.

    CPU and GPU are the toughest components of a laptop and something else(like a capcitor) is much more likely to brake down during 5 years time, so I wouldn't worry much about CPU temperature. Undervolting is the best way to reduce temperature and then repasting(void warranty, so not recommended).


    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • soapman88
    soapman88 Member Posts: 22 Troubleshooter
    This is very helpful thank you very much. 
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    I edited the post.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • soapman88
    soapman88 Member Posts: 22 Troubleshooter
    Thanks again for the help
  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    You are welcome :)
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

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