Hardware Acer Aspire overheating?

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Hi all can anyone help

I own a Acer Aspire 5755G

Specifications

Intel i7 2670QM 2.20GHZ
8gb ddr3 ram
nvidia Geforce GT 630m 1gb
500gb hard drive
bluray
windows 7 64gb sp1

I have had the laptop for a few months now, just used for web browsing and work. I decided to play gta4 the laptop got really hot so i installed cpuid hw monitor and got the results below

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The temperature reached cpu 100oC and the gpu reached 86oC when I checked just after I quit the game after 20 minutes. I thought that was higher than it should be so I bought a fan cooling stand pad with 5 fans to see if this would help cool it down but only dropped a few degrees if that.
Just basic web browsing the temperature of the cpu is 48oC and gpu 44oC

From what I read there are sensors that lower the performance automatically if the temperature reaches a certain amount but the game was fine with no slow down.

Should I be worried with these temperatures, the machine feels boiling hot when playing a game

Thanks
 
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I would be worried if it got alot hotter..its obvious the game is very cpu dependent and giving it a good hammering.
I would suggest when using these types games you employ a laptop cooler of some sort.
The laptop should be able to handle it no problem but just incase..
 
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The maximum temperature the GPU can handle is 98°C.

The max temp that CPU can handle is 100°C. When the CPU gets to this point it does start throlling back to prevent damage. That you're not noticing any drop off in performance, I'm inclined to think the game is either taking the CPU into consideration, or the mim/recommended spec is close to your CPU.

If the laptop is out of warranty you could always strip it down and replace the thermal pads for thermal paste +/- copper shims as needed. If it's not, or you don't game on it very often, I'd be reluctant to do this.
 
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to me personally it doesn't seem that bad i have an acer aspire 5552 and i brought my self a 5 fan laptop mat which keeps it at a very steady 52-55.So maybe look into getting extra cooling?But i dont do no heavy gaming just the odd browsing and video watching when im in the garden.You have also gotta rememeber theres alot in one compact space.Possibly can yourself a can of compressed air and give the fan a good blow out.Or take it apart and clean the fan?
 
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I do a lot of laptop repairs, one thing I find constantly is the build up of dust that blocks the exhaust fan vent that causes overheating.

With the power and battery removed get a can of compressed air and blow it through the vents at the Back & Side (not the bottom) of the laptop. If there is any build up blocking the vent it should dislodge it.

Finally make sure there is adequate airflow under the laptop. sit it on a hard flat surface (not a cushion, pillow or duvet), and as previously suggested if you are gaming a laptop cooling pad is a good investment
 
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Hi all

Thanks for the help, I will try and clean it out in case off build up of dust, if not I will use new thermal paste even though the laptop has hardly been used.

after 10 minutes in game.jpgfan.JPG

I again tested the machine whilst playing far cry 3, I also used the fan cooling stand as shown in the picture is the gpu a bit high as well? On this laptop the cpu and gpu all based in the same top left area from what I read unless I am wrong.

I take it I shouldnt really be playing games at these temperatures? I don’t want to damage my laptop.

Thanks all
 
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The heat won't kill the laptop in one fell swoop, that's what thermal throttling is there to prevent, but it does reduces life expectancy. Here is a useful website for laptop gamers, or those wondering if it's time for an upgrade: Can You RUN It | Can I run that game | Game system requirements

For what it's worth, your idle temps are fine - so I don't actually think it's dried out pads or a build up of dust (though I'm sure there will be some dust that comes out). The thermal pads they use on laptops aren't as efficient as good quality paste. If you are going to repaste, I'd highly recommend going for a non-conductive paste too.
 
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I have the same laptop pad and i think this is prob the best choice and as others said before just make sure you keep it on a flat service as this can make a big difference.I would also look into what others have said a can of compressed air or better still take it apart and give it a dust down.
 
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You should make a cleaning of the heatsink (suggest the lapping of the surface) and change the thermal paste in order to improve heat dissipation and reduce the temperatures reached!! byee
 
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Try putting a vacuum cleaner hose on high power for a few secs next to the hot air outlet, it can suck out the dust and anything blocking your cooling without dismantling the laptop... but gaming, that's kind of not what laptops like and it will be hot.
 
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Remember to try not to lay the laptop flat when your using it as this blocks the fans from blowing the hot air out, which is why laptop stands come in handy.
 
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That looks like blocked fan outlet, inside on fun radiator sometimes (if pc is used on dusty places ) there is too many hair particles and dust balls which create blockage and you dont have enough air flow which increase fan speed and also increase CPU temperatures. A
 
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