Many users, after watching my video tutorial "", ask me about the following question: Is it normal for my computer or laptop to have this or that temperature? In some cases, their question sounds a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius, and in some, even 100.
In this lesson, let's deal with this issue and decide what to do if the temperature is very high.
First of all, let's figure out how to view the current temperature of the processor, video card and hard drives. For these purposes, I always recommend the AIDA64 program. Download it and install it.
After starting the program, we need to open the Computer section, then Sensors.
Here we are interested in the following lines:
CPU (processor) - 37 degrees.
DIODE GP (video card) - 33 degrees
And what is below is hard drives. In my case, there are 3 of them. Temperature up to 30 degrees.
This temperature is at idle, that is, when we do not load the computer with anything. To find out what the temperature will be under load, you need to go into a modern toy and play for 15 minutes. Then minimize the game window and immediately pay attention to the temperature in AIDA64 (the program, of course, must already be running before entering the game).
Now let's consider what temperature is normal, and which is unacceptable and requires our intervention to solve problems.
CPU temperature
If you do not overload your computer or laptop, then cPU temperature should be around 40 degrees... Under load, such as gaming or video processing, the temperature should not exceed 70 degrees... More than 70 degrees is already overheating and this temperature will at least cause braking in the system! If the cooling issue is not resolved, the processor may fail!
Graphics card temperature
As in the case of the processor at idle, the temperature of the video card should be approximately 40 degrees... Under load, it can get very hot and here the temperature is permissible 80 degrees... Some gaming graphics cards can handle temperatures up to 90 degrees. What is higher is already overheating!
Hard disk temperature
On a computer, the hard drive should not exceed 40 degrees. If this is a laptop, then here the heating is allowed up to 50 degrees!
What to do at high temperature?
If you notice that the temperature of the components is high enough, then the first step is to clean the computer (laptop) from dust, spread fresh thermal paste and in some cases add or replace the cooler. For example, it may be that you have a standard cooler on the processor and it does not cool a powerful processor so well in demanding games. In this case, you need to buy good cooling. You may also need an additional cooler in the case to remove heat!
I have already mentioned that the maximum temperature may differ for different components. Therefore, do not literally believe every word I say that was voiced in the description of the maximum temperature for certain types of components. It is better to visit the official sites of the parts you use or read the forums, and I am sure you will find a lot of useful information there.
RESULTSCPU temperature
When idle up to 40
With a load up to 70
Graphics card temperature
When idle up to 40
Under load up to 80 (90)
Hard disk temperature
On a computer up to 40 degrees
On a laptop up to 50
Modern computers and laptops, as a rule, turn off themselves (or reboot) when the critical temperature of the processor is reached. Very useful - it won't burn your PC. But not everyone watches their devices and allows overheating. And this happens simply due to ignorance of what the normal indicators should be, how to control them and how to avoid this problem.
Normal laptop CPU temperature
It is impossible to name the normal temperature unambiguously: it depends on the device model. As a rule, for normal mode, with a light load on the PC (for example, browsing the Internet, working with documents in Word), this value is 40-60 degrees (Celsius).
Under heavy load (modern games, converting and working with HD video, etc.), the temperature can increase significantly: for example, up to 60-90 degrees .. Sometimes, on some laptop models, it can reach 100 degrees! Personally, I think that this is already the maximum and the processor is working at the limit (although it can work stably and you will not see any failures). At high temperatures, the service life of the equipment is significantly reduced. In general, it is undesirable for the indicators to be above 80-85.
Where to look
To find out the temperature of the processor, it is best to use special utilities. You can, of course, use Bios, but while you restart your laptop to enter it, the indicator may significantly decrease than it was under load in Windows.
- Best utilities for viewing computer specifications. I usually check with Everest.
How to lower indicators
As a rule, most users start to think about the temperature after the laptop starts to behave unstable: for no reason at all, it reboots, turns off, "brakes" appear in games and video. By the way, these are the most basic manifestations of device overheating.
You can also notice overheating by how the PC starts to make noise: the cooler will rotate at maximum, creating noise. In addition, the body of the device will become warm, sometimes even hot (in the place where the air exits, most often on the left side).
Let's consider the most common causes of overheating. By the way, also consider the temperature in the room in which the laptop is running. In extreme heat, 35-40 degrees. (which was in the summer of 2010) - it is not surprising if even the processor that was working normally before starts overheating.
Eliminate surface heating
Few people know, and even more so they look at the operating instructions for the device. All manufacturers indicate that the device must be operated on a clean, level, dry surface. If, for example, you place your laptop on a soft surface that blocks air exchange and ventilation through special openings. Eliminating this is very simple - use a flat table or stand without tablecloths, napkins and other textiles.
We remove dust
No matter how clean it is in your apartment, after a certain time a decent layer of dust accumulates in the laptop, which interferes with the movement of air. Thus, the fan can no longer cool the processor so actively and it starts to warm up. Moreover, the value can rise very significantly!
Dust in the laptop.
Removal is very easy: regularly clean the device from dust. If you cannot do it yourself, then show the device to specialists at least once a year.
Controlling the layer of thermal paste
Many people don't fully understand the importance of thermal paste. It is used between the processor (which gets very hot) and the radiator case (used for cooling, by transferring heat to the air, which is expelled from the case by the cooler). Thermal paste has good thermal conductivity, due to which it transfers heat well from the processor to the heatsink.
If the thermal paste has not changed for a very long time or has become unusable, heat transfer deteriorates! Because of this, the processor does not transfer heat to the radiator and begins to warm up.
To eliminate the cause, it is better to show the device to specialists in order to check and replace the thermal paste if necessary. For inexperienced users, it is better not to do this procedure yourself.
We use a special stand
Now on sale you can find special stands that can reduce the temperature not only of the processor, but also of other components of the mobile device. This stand, as a rule, is powered by USB and therefore there will be no extra wires on the table.
Notebook Stand.
From personal experience, I can say that the temperature on my laptop dropped by 5 grams. Ts (~ approximately). Perhaps for those who have a very hot device - the indicator can be reduced by completely different numbers.
Optimizing
You can also lower the temperature of the laptop using programs. Of course, this option is not the "strongest" one, and yet ...
Firstly, many programs that you use can be easily replaced with simpler and less burdening PCs. For example, playing music (): in terms of load on the PC, WinAmp is significantly inferior to the Foobar2000 player. Many users install the Adobe Photoshop package for photo and image editing, but most of these users take advantage of the features that are available in free and light editors (more about them). And these are just a couple of examples ...
Secondly, have you optimized the hard disk, have it been done for a long time, have temporary files been deleted, checked, configured?
Hope these simple tips help you. Good luck!
Hello, friends! In this article we will argue about the temperature of computer components... How and how to measure them, what they should be and, most importantly, what to do if the temperature is above normal.
So. It all starts with a subtle increase in noise from your system unit or laptop. Radiators are slowly clogged with dust and fans, to maintain normal temperatures, a higher rotation speed is required, which accordingly increases the noise level. This is the first sign that something is wrong and a minimum of diagnostics is needed to get off with a slight fright. But since this happens, no one pays attention to it noticeably.
Then, when the cooling system fails, performance drops. The computer starts to slow down. The system deliberately reduces the performance of a component or one of them in order to keep the temperature in the normal range. This is a protective function against damage. Sometimes reboots occur at the most interesting moment of the game or a blue screen pops up for no reason. For me, this is a clear sign that you need to open the computer case and see what's what. If the computer is under warranty, then you need to take it to a service center.
The last stage is the failure of the component. This can mainly happen due to a failure of the cooling system. For example, the fan on the video card has stopped. In order not to bring this up, we will figure out how to control the temperature of your computer's components.
The main ones for me are the temperatures of the processor, video card and hard drive. It is convenient to measure them using the AIDA or HWMonitor program. AIDA is a paid program, but it has a trial period of 30 days. The trial version does not show the temperature of hard drives, so let's add HWMonitor to it.
You can download the utilities from the official sites using the links below
AIDA64 Extreme Edition will be enough for us
On the official website of HWMonitor on the right in the section Download the latest release choose the Setup version, so as not to unpack
Download and install both programs. Upon first launch, AIDA64 warns that this is commercial software. Click OK
In order to see the temperatures, go to the Computer section and select Sensors
Temperatures will be displayed on the right.
Slow down hard.
You can leave the computer in this state for an hour and if after the test continues, then most likely everything is fine.
It is also important to monitor the processor load. If it starts to overheat, then throttling will turn on - skipping cycles. I have never had this, so I can only assume that there will be a non-standard picture. In this case, the test can be stopped and go to the 3rd point.
Normal temperature of components
The normal temperature will differ for different components. Here I will try to provide a safe framework.
CPU temperature
It seems to me that it is necessary to build on the maximum temperature indicated on the manufacturer's website. At least Intel specifies the maximum critical temperature in the specifications. For example, for Intel® Core ™ i3-3220 it is 65 ° C
The description of the critical temperature is as follows
That is, the operating temperature under load must be lower.
The critical temperature varies from model to model. For your model, see the specification. For example Intel® Core ™ i3-4340 - 72 ° C.
That is, for Intel processors, it would be good if the temperature under load was< 60 °C.
For AMD processors, I could not find any temperature values. Since my AMD A8-3870K processor warmed up under load up to 68 ° C, we will take it up to 70 ° C.
We decided on the temperature under load.
Idle temperature.
I will be calm if it is up to 40-45 ° C, regardless of the processor brand.
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How to find Intel processor specifications. We take and in Google or Yandex set our processor model. You can watch it in HWMonitor
or in the properties of your computer (Start\u003e right-click on the Computer icon\u003e Properties or Control Panel \\ System and Security \\ System)
This is all that I have been able to successfully apply to bring the temperature of computer components into a decent and safe framework.
Conclusion
Let's summarize about the normal temperature of computer components.
Intel processor - up to 60 ° C under load.
AMD processor - up to 70 ° C under load.
Without load we will accept 40-45 ° C
Graphics cards up to 80 ° C under load. No load up to 45 ° C
Hard drives from 30 to 45 ° C
I do not monitor the temperature of the motherboard and there were no critical situations.
Try to clean the computer from dust during the May holidays and there should be no problems.
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It is customary to call a processor an electronic unit or microprocessor that executes program code (machine instructions). This is one of the most important parts of any computer or laptop, since the speed of the device depends on the processor as well.
This is confirmed by the prices. For example, an inexpensive processor will cost you 3-4 thousand rubles, you can find it even cheaper. But really solid processors, which will last for many years to come, cost several times more. Currently, the market leaders are Intel (Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7) and AMD (AMD Athlon).
The processor temperature is determined by its load, that is, by the number of processes that it performs. It also depends on where the temperature sensor is located. In addition, you need to focus on the generation of the processor that is installed in your computer or laptop. The fact is that with each generation processors heat up less and less due to their improvement, while models of previous generations can heat up much more.
Now for the temperature itself.
- In idle, the normal processor temperature is 40-45 ° C. What does simple mean? This means when the computer is working, but no programs are running on it. For example, you turn on your PC and do nothing with it. Well, or turned on the music using the player. In this state, you shouldn't worry about the processor.
- The operating temperature for the processor is 50-60 ° C. In fact, it is highly desirable that it does not exceed the 50 ° C mark, but even 60 ° C should not be considered a critical figure. However, if the CPU temperature rises to 60 ° C, it is worth taking care to bring it down.
- If we talk about the maximum operating temperature, you should refer to the manufacturer's website - find your processor model on it and see the maximum possible operating temperature. But remember that if it is, say, 90 ° C, this does not mean at all that you can not worry about your processor. On the contrary, this is a reason for panic - at this temperature, the system will start to slow down, the computer will restart, and after a while the processor can.
How can I see the temperature of the processor?
One of the options is to use BIOS. This method is interesting because you don't need an internet connection. But if you look from the other side, this method will not help most users. Why? For that, you need to restart your computer. Accordingly, at startup, the processor will not be under load and it will not be possible to find out the real temperature. Therefore, I recommend using third-party software.
CPU-Z... This is a free application program for displaying technical information about a user's personal computer, running under Microsoft Windows OS starting from Windows 98 (including Windows 8.1). A special version for Android is released. In particular, the program determines the technical characteristics of the central processor, video card, motherboard and RAM. Popular with IT professionals, computer technicians and repairmen, gamers and overclockers.
SpeedFan... A free utility that allows you to control the temperature and fan speeds in the system. The program works with almost all monitoring chips, and also allows you to dynamically change the fan speed depending on the temperature inside the computer case. There is a possibility of changing the system bus frequencies on some motherboards equipped with frequency generators supported by the program. Keeps statistics of the parameters taken off and writes them to the log-file, it can also display graphs of changes in temperatures, voltages and fan speeds.
Core Temp... A compact program without unnecessary functions designed to control the temperature of the processor. Core Temp can display the temperature of each individual core in each processor in the system. Using this utility, you can monitor in real time how the temperature of the processor core changes depending on the load. The program supports the entire series of Intel Core and Core 2 processors, as well as all AMD processors in the AMD64 line. Core Temp allows you to record changes in processor temperature over a certain period of time with subsequent transfer of data to Excel.
I think these three utilities will be enough for you (but in fact - one is enough for your head). There are other, no less interesting programs, for example, the same Everest, but let's not forget that Everest costs money, and the utilities presented above are free.
How do I lower my CPU temperature?
Finally, I'll tell you a little about how to lower the processor temperature.
The most important reason for the elevated temperature of components is dust accumulating inside the system unit. In fact, it needs to be cleaned at least once every few months, but few do it. The main thing is to clean the heatsink and the cooler itself. The simplest brush is used for this. Of course, the procedure is carried out with the computer completely turned off, including from the network. Residual dust in the system unit can be collected with a vacuum cleaner, but you shouldn't touch the boards.
It is possible that it does not cope with its task, what is between the processor and the cooler. It needs to be replaced. It is not difficult to do this, but you will have to purchase thermal paste, which, in fact, allows you to remove heat from the processor.
Perhaps the system unit itself is located next to the battery or in a corner where it cannot fully cool. Try moving it to a different location.
Alternatively, the cooling system cannot cope with heating. In this case, it must be replaced with a more efficient one.
Overheating of the processor! Temperature increase! Heat dissipation! With these words, many scary stories about the too hot relationship between a person and a laptop begin. In some of them the laptop explodes, in some it dies too early ... And there are also those where the owner, holding the red-hot laptop on his lap, can no longer procreate.
The key element in all of these stories is processor temperature. It's no secret that the processor generates heat while doing its job of processing information. Of course, laptops have a cooling system, but not always its power is enough to cool the processor to an acceptable temperature. So, what is the normal processor temperature for a laptop and how not to go beyond it?
A bit of theory
Modern processors are initially capable of withstanding a fairly large heat without harm to themselves. So, the critical temperature can reach one hundred degrees Celsius and even more. It's not just that keen overclockers come up with special cooling systems to overclock processors to the limit!
Another thing is that such a high temperature can damage other components of the laptop - for example, plastic elements. The case is unlikely to catch fire, but it can melt completely. This is precisely what is avoided by installing ingenious heatsinks in powerful laptops.
As for the human body, heating up to 40-45 ° C will already cause discomfort for the user, especially if the laptop case is made of metal and conducts heat well. What can we say about higher temperatures!
Of course, low-power processors have much lower heat dissipation, so we will only consider relatively productive devices based on Intel i5, i7 and AMD FX processors.
On practice
To examine the practical heat dissipation of processors, the researchers looked at several popular models with different processors, both with a discrete video card (which takes part of the processor load) and with an integrated video core.
So, for a laptop Acer TravelMate P238-M-5575 with a common dual-core Intel Core i5-6200U processor and an integrated video core, the usual operating temperature was about 35-40 degrees. In this range, heating can be felt, but it does not harm either the device or a person. Using the HW Monitor test utility, we managed to raise the processor load to a level at which the temperature for the complex from both cores was 79 ° C. This is far from the critical temperature of the processor itself (it is about 100 ° C), but the user may seem, to put it mildly, elevated. Another thing is that a person will not feel this temperature, since the cooling system in a laptop does its job.
Another model - Asus F555UB-XO043T - is based on the same processor and also does not have a discrete graphics card. The result turned out to be a little predictable: the released temperature also remained within 80 ° C and could not somehow come close to the risky values. The user, of course, should not keep a laptop operating in this mode on his lap, but if the device is on a table (and even more so on a special cooling pad), there should be no harm from this.
Of greater interest to us is testing the Gigabyte P55K v5 laptop, which belongs to the class of gaming machines and offers the maximum filling. In our case, this is an almost uncompromising Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor (the HQ index means four cores, but the overclocking option is disabled) plus an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M graphics card. This is a much more powerful package: although the card reduces the load on the processor itself, it contributes to the overall heating. Therefore, the laptop has a more advanced cooling system.
Here, tests show numbers from which breath can stop. When running our familiar HW Monitor, one of the processor cores warmed up to critically close 99 ° C, the rest, however, were not too far behind. The graphics card reached 81 ° C.
Dangerous? Yes. But this is an artificially achieved load. In fact, the normal temperature of the laptop processor, even when running very heavy games, barely reached 80 ° C. And given that the generated heat is immediately dissipated and removed, the laptop is ready for short-term extreme loads.
Finally, let's dilute the Intel monopoly with a laptop powered by an AMD FX-8800P processor. This is the Acer Aspire E5-552G, which also has an AMD Radeon R8 M365DX graphics card on board. It is curious that the integration of a system from one manufacturer allows using the integrated and discrete video card both alternately and simultaneously, in CrossFire mode. This means the maximum use of all computing elements, which means maximum heat dissipation.
Recall that for AMD FX-8800P, the critical temperature threshold is lower than for Intel designs, and is only 90 ° C. For the user, this means that the developers have reduced heat transfer, and the case will not be such a fire-breathing "stove" even under high load.
The results were very encouraging. Even at the highest voltage provided by the Prime95 utility, the CPU temperature rose to only 54 ° C. The main “stove” (in contrast to the previous examples) suddenly turned out to be a discrete video card, which sold out to as much as 74 ° C. However, this result is far from critical.
Practical conclusions
In practice, for users, this experiment can generate a whole set of interesting conclusions:
- If you know what the temperature of the processor on a laptop should be in theory, then values \u200b\u200bthat seem critical may be quite acceptable. The numbers may look dangerous, but they should be compared to the limits found in processor specifications.
- Notebook designers expect notebook processors to operate reliably within the target manufacturer's specifications.
- But the critical values \u200b\u200bthemselves can decrease in the event of poor performance of the cooling system. Therefore, owners of powerful gaming laptops should be especially careful to monitor the ventilation and heat dissipation of their machines.
- If you often use your laptop in extreme conditions, it is worth increasing the cooling, for example, with a stand with a fan.
- Overheating of the case usually does not reach dangerous values. However, if the case becomes hotter than usual, this is a signal of a violation of cooling. In this case, the following procedures are needed:
- Update BIOS. If the issue is common to the series, an update may fix it.
- Replace thermal grease.
- Check the system for malware. You are not interested in someone mining bitcoins on your expensive laptop, wearing it out and giving nothing in return?
- Be vigilant!
