i7-4700HQ Unusual heatups

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Hello,
I have an i7-4700HQ and a Asus Motherboard in my laptop, and they have been getting to higher temperatures recently. When I first got my laptop, the temperatures during gaming never passed 60 Celsius, but now after about 5 months since I first got it, my temps have hit 72 Celsius during my Metro: Last Light benchmark and I have been a bit worried. In a forum on my i7, they stated that under load theirs got around 85 Celsius. I really don't want my temperatures getting that high. What can explain this temperature increase? Is my thermal paste not as good? Are my fans getting dusty? I sprayed the back 2 vents of my laptop and some dust came out, but is that not enough? What it the problem here?

Thank you so much for your time and answers.
 
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C12Friedman
Cleaning of your heatsink(s) will probably help quite a bit as would changing the thermal compound on the heatsinks - this video (although likely not your model) shows what is typically involved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWF2c85CmpU I like how he has step-by-step in the description area to go along with the video (I did find the need to mute after a few minutes though). The one thing I did notice about the laptop he's working on... it's very clean (compared to most I've seen inside). With your model number, you should be able to find specific how-to videos or guides. Disassembly is what is needed to clean it properly since compressed air will not break up dust bunnies enough to clear them (they might move a little but they come...
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Cleaning of your heatsink(s) will probably help quite a bit as would changing the thermal compound on the heatsinks - this video (although likely not your model) shows what is typically involved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWF2c85CmpU I like how he has step-by-step in the description area to go along with the video (I did find the need to mute after a few minutes though). The one thing I did notice about the laptop he's working on... it's very clean (compared to most I've seen inside). With your model number, you should be able to find specific how-to videos or guides. Disassembly is what is needed to clean it properly since compressed air will not break up dust bunnies enough to clear them (they might move a little but they come back quickly).
Also the use of a cooling pad can do much to help control temps, something to consider if not already using one
Any questions, ask away
 
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