200 Fahrenheit Core Temperature

ejordan9

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May 26, 2014
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Hey guys I need some help
My laptop has a problem of shutting itself off when I play video games that are graphic heavy (for example any call of duty, guild wars 2, pretty much anything that isn't an 8-bit game). However this problem is more recent, I used to be able to play these games all the time when i first purchased my laptop.
So I assumed maybe one of the fans may be broken, but i can hear them and feel them blowing air. So I decided to download a CPU temperature checker (Open Hardware Monitor) and it says my Core #1 - #4 is 200 with a max of 204.6
This sounds dreadfully high, what do I do.
http://imgur.com/NXwk1VW (Heres a picture of what open hardware monitor tells me)
 
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that is about 96c so your laptop sutts itself down to prevent from damaging. you need to ensure its cooling system works properly. if fan is spinning blowing air and its dust free, you may need to reapply the thermal paste!

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Clean-Laptop-Fan-and-Apply-Thermal-Paste-on/

http://www.insidemylaptop.com/apply-thermal-grease-laptop-processor/

snowctrl

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Your fans need cleaning - the laptop is getting too hot (as you suspected) when the GPU is under heavy load playing these games, and shutting itself down as a result. First step may sound daft, but try mounting it on a small book and see if it stays cooler - on many laptops, my Dell Studio 15 being on example, the increased airflow under the laptop makes a big difference.

Beyond that you could try a laptop cooling stand (one with a a big fan or fans in), but really you need to get inside and clean the fans.

If the laptop is in warranty, get it done by the manufacturer
 
that is about 96c so your laptop sutts itself down to prevent from damaging. you need to ensure its cooling system works properly. if fan is spinning blowing air and its dust free, you may need to reapply the thermal paste!

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Clean-Laptop-Fan-and-Apply-Thermal-Paste-on/

http://www.insidemylaptop.com/apply-thermal-grease-laptop-processor/
 
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