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Temperature 73 degrees

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Lazorgeek Posted messages 7 Status Member -  
rems710 Posted messages 694 Status Member -
Hello,

So I've noticed that while playing games my PC reaches temperatures close to 65~73 degrees!
I’d like to know if that’s a bit too much? Is there any risk of hardware degradation?
Any solutions to lower the temperature?

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The game: Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter.

My setup:
Processor: Intel Core i5 2430M @ 2.40GHz
RAM: 6GB RAM
Motherboard: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. K73SJ
GPU: Intel HD Graphics 3000 (ASUStek Computer Inc)
1024MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 520M (ASUStek Computer Inc)

Help please!

Configuration: Windows 7 / Firefox 23.0

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    rems710 Posted messages 694 Status Member 7
     
    The temperatures are okay for a laptop.
    Make sure not to play on a bed with something blocking your laptop's vents; it's better to play on a table/desk.
    I find your processor quite loaded for a small game like this!
    This i5 is not very powerful.
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  2. termgsi Posted messages 678 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   39
     
    Hello,

    65~73?

    But for which component?
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    1. Lazorgeek Posted messages 7 Status Member
       
      Motherboard and processor!
      While my graphics card is only at 58-60 degrees.
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    3. Lazorgeek Posted messages 7 Status Member
       
      Alright, I'm reassured now!
      Thank you for your reply :)
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    Hello,

    You aren't saying what is getting very hot. With a game, a graphics card can normally reach quite high temperatures. To check the acceptable limits, refer to its manual.

    -1- If it's the graphics card, you need to increase the speed of the cooling fan(s).
    -2- A little dusting of the PC won't hurt it.

    Best regards,

    François
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    1. Lazorgeek Posted messages 7 Status Member
       
      Oh alright.
      For dusting, it's done often enough, but I'm still worried about those high temperatures.
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    2. tom33820 Posted messages 779 Status Member 51
       
      It's not very hot in burn (under load) and won't cause any problems. However, it is possible to improve that by installing a better cooler. Is it the original Intel one in your case?
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    3. rems710 Posted messages 694 Status Member 7
       
      It's a laptop, there's no heatsink :)
      Look closely at the components (520M, 2430M), especially since only laptop i5 processors have 2 cores / 4 threads (like the i3 but with Turbo on top).
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    4. tom33820 Posted messages 779 Status Member 51
       
      Oops, my mistake... I’ve got all that down perfectly, just a moment of inattention.
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      Hello,

      The response you received is not stupid. There are also cooling devices for laptops. You are right to be concerned because temperature is the enemy of electronics. The higher the temperature of an electronic component, the shorter its lifespan will be.

      Best regards,

      François
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