Is my Acer running too hot?

skywalkr2
skywalkr2 Member Posts: 6

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edited November 2023 in 2018 Archives
I purchased the Nitro 5 53 model (i5 with 1050 TI) from Best buy this last week.  I really like it and it fits exactly my needs, but I am concerned with the temperatures.  I am using a cooling pad, and even with that... while playing Civ 5, temperatures reach up 90+ C.  Normally in the high 80s, but going up to low 90s happens.  This is just on Civ 5.

I read about undervolting and tried with Throttlestop & Intels, and neither seem to make any difference in the temp.

I have read about repasting, but I sure don't want to break anything.  

What should I do?

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  • JackE
    JackE ACE Posts: 44,893 Trailblazer
    >>>What should I do? >>>

    Nothing. Anything below 95*C at full load is normal for these 'hot' new machines.  :) Jack E/NJ

    Jack E/NJ

  • RCXDINBOUND
    RCXDINBOUND Member Posts: 45 Troubleshooter
    edited October 2018
    skywalkr2 said:
    I purchased the Nitro 5 53 model (i5 with 1050 TI) from Best buy this last week.  I really like it and it fits exactly my needs, but I am concerned with the temperatures.  I am using a cooling pad, and even with that... while playing Civ 5, temperatures reach up 90+ C.  Normally in the high 80s, but going up to low 90s happens.  This is just on Civ 5.

    I read about undervolting and tried with Throttlestop & Intels, and neither seem to make any difference in the temp.

    I have read about repasting, but I sure don't want to break anything.  

    What should I do?
    Disabling turbo boost or undervolting can significantly decrease the heat output,
    but disabling turbo boost might impact games that are CPU bound such as GTA V etc.

    But with turbo boost disabled, you're looking at 70-80 degrees centigrade while underload, Turbo boost disabled + Undervolting = 70-78 degrees max.

    https://www.geeks3d.com/20170213/how-to-disable-intel-turbo-boost-technology-on-a-notebook/

    If you've disabled turbo or undervolted, tell us if there is any change or if you need more help.

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