i5 M40 laptop CPU at 90c when gaming


Im not usually paranoid about CPU temps on laptops but Im pretty sure this is too hot. It only gets this hot when Im gaming or rendering, Im gonna restart it so I can get a clean bill on the idle temp. But yeah. On a side note, if im using my integrated GPU (Nvidia NVS) isnt it supposed to have a temperature too?

Im thinking (and hoping) its using the integrated graphics on the CPU (Intel GMA HD) when I am running games and is hot for processing GPU and CPU?
Btw this CPU has hyperthreading and is dual.

Okay, as SOON as I closed Dragon Age and starting typing this thread up (About 10 mins since it was 90c and I took that first screen) its now this.




What is your guys input?

Also one last fun fact, it only gets 90c when im playing Dragon Age, even when im emulating PCSX2, it doesnt get this hot, or any of my other games, I dont have a temp, but the laptop isnt HOT on the side when I play and emulate that stuff so...

I also have alot of Mods on DA if that means anything...

Try dusting out your laptop, and maybe get a cooling pad. Laptops in general run hotter than desktops because it's more difficult to install good cooling solutions.

Well I havent dusted it yet so that may be a reason...
And if I turn it on power saver mode it drops to 61-70, much better, only problem this isnt a gaming laptop or anything so I may see a bit of lag and stuff when gaming, I guess I can mix it up.

I am pretty sure that most intel mobile cpus can go even slightly past 100C without problems. They are different from normal desktop CPUs in that regards.

Source: (look at page 55)

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/intelligent-systems/calpella/core-mobile-datasheet-vol-1.html

90C on modern mobile cpus when gaming is something that happens.