{"id":2957,"date":"2023-09-10T12:25:23","date_gmt":"2023-09-10T06:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/?p=2957"},"modified":"2023-09-10T12:25:24","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T06:55:24","slug":"how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Stop Laptop Overheating When Playing Games? (Causes &#038; Solutions)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Gaming is one of the most intensive tasks you can perform on your laptop, and processors must work fully to cope with the crisp graphics and frame rate. Dedicated graphic cards also generate a lot of energy when in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>This is why many laptops are prone to overheating when playing games. Dedicated gaming laptops are designed to cope with hardware-intensive tasks like gaming or video editing. Even with that, these laptops still overheat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why does this happen, and how can you stop your laptop from overheating while playing games?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, I&#8217;ve mentioned the causes and solutions to stop laptops from overheating when playing games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Why_Does_My_Laptop_Overheat_When_Playing_Games_Causes\" title=\"Why Does My Laptop Overheat When Playing Games? (Causes)\">Why Does My Laptop Overheat When Playing Games? (Causes)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Airflow\" title=\"Airflow\">Airflow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Placement_Of_The_Gaming_Laptop\" title=\"Placement Of The Gaming Laptop\">Placement Of The Gaming Laptop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#The_Case_Of_The_Laptop\" title=\"The Case Of The Laptop\">The Case Of The Laptop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Fans\" title=\"Fans\">Fans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Dust\" title=\"Dust\">Dust<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#How_To_Stop_Laptop_Overheating_When_Playing_Games_Solutions\" title=\"How To Stop Laptop Overheating When Playing Games? (Solutions)\">How To Stop Laptop Overheating When Playing Games? (Solutions)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Try_To_Connect_Your_Laptop_To_The_Charger\" title=\"Try To Connect Your Laptop To The Charger\">Try To Connect Your Laptop To The Charger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Restart_Your_Laptop\" title=\"Restart Your Laptop\">Restart Your Laptop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#End_Background_Task_To_Improve_Efficiency\" title=\"End Background Task To Improve Efficiency\">End Background Task To Improve Efficiency<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Run_Power_Troubleshooter\" title=\"Run Power Troubleshooter\">Run Power Troubleshooter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Change_Your_Power_Settings\" title=\"Change Your Power Settings\">Change Your Power Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Update_Your_Devices_Drivers\" title=\"Update Your Device&#8217;s Drivers\">Update Your Device&#8217;s Drivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Undo_Overclocking\" title=\"Undo Overclocking\">Undo Overclocking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Control_Your_FPS\" title=\"Control Your FPS\">Control Your FPS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Elevate_Your_Laptop_From_The_Surface\" title=\"Elevate Your Laptop From The Surface\">Elevate Your Laptop From The Surface<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Avoid_Sunlight\" title=\"Avoid Sunlight\">Avoid Sunlight<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Use_A_Cooling_Pad_To_Reduce_The_Temperature\" title=\"Use A Cooling Pad To Reduce The Temperature\">Use A Cooling Pad To Reduce The Temperature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Use_Integrated_Graphics_Card\" title=\"Use Integrated Graphics Card\">Use Integrated Graphics Card<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Replace_And_Plug-In_Your_Charger\" title=\"Replace And Plug-In Your Charger\">Replace And Plug-In Your Charger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Check_The_Condition_Of_Your_Laptop\" title=\"Check The Condition Of Your Laptop\">Check The Condition Of Your Laptop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Reapply_Your_CPU_And_GPU_Thermal_Paste\" title=\"Reapply Your CPU And GPU Thermal Paste\">Reapply Your CPU And GPU Thermal Paste<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Does_Playing_Games_On_A_Laptop_Damage_It\" title=\"Does Playing Games On A Laptop Damage It?\">Does Playing Games On A Laptop Damage It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#How_Can_I_Cool_Down_My_Laptop_While_Playing_Games\" title=\"How Can I Cool Down My Laptop While Playing Games?\">How Can I Cool Down My Laptop While Playing Games?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#How_Do_I_Stop_My_Laptop_From_Overheating_While_Playing_Games\" title=\"How Do I Stop My Laptop From Overheating While Playing Games?\">How Do I Stop My Laptop From Overheating While Playing Games?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Why_My_Laptop_Gets_Hot_When_I_Play_Games\" title=\"Why My Laptop Gets Hot When I Play Games?\">Why My Laptop Gets Hot When I Play Games?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Do_Cooling_Pads_Help_Gaming_Laptops\" title=\"Do Cooling Pads Help Gaming Laptops?\">Do Cooling Pads Help Gaming Laptops?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Why_My_Laptop_Is_Overheating_While_Gaming_And_Charging\" title=\"Why My Laptop Is Overheating While Gaming And Charging?\">Why My Laptop Is Overheating While Gaming And Charging?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#How_Hot_Is_Too_Hot_For_Gaming_Laptop\" title=\"How Hot Is Too Hot For Gaming Laptop?\">How Hot Is Too Hot For Gaming Laptop?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-when-playing-games\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_My_Laptop_Overheat_When_Playing_Games_Causes\"><\/span><strong>Why Does My Laptop Overheat When Playing Games? (Causes)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gaming laptops overheat mainly because of the heat from the functioning of the processor and graphics card. Other possible reasons your laptop could overheat while gaming include obstructed airflow, poor laptop placement, and dust obstructing the laptop fan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Airflow\"><\/span><strong>Airflow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Airflow is essential in gaming laptops. A laptop must maintain positive airflow to perform power-intensive tasks without shutting down. Positive airflow is when the laptop takes in cool air faster than it generates heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should generally aim for a positive airflow to prevent overheating in your laptop. This article will explain the processes of ensuring positive airflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Placement_Of_The_Gaming_Laptop\"><\/span><strong>Placement Of The Gaming Laptop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>How you place your laptop can either have positive or negative effects on your laptop, and it can affect the airflow, either positively or negatively. Try to place your laptop in ways that enhance positive airflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The environmental temperature is also essential. Placing your laptop in a hot environment may cause overheating, which could be more severe during gaming. Habitualise yourself by placing your laptop in cool environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Case_Of_The_Laptop\"><\/span><strong>The Case Of The Laptop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The laptop casing can contribute to overheating. According to various observations, laptops with spaced casing systems are less likely to overheat during gaming, and this is because there is enough room to enhance air circulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fans\"><\/span><strong>Fans<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fan is the primary cooling agent in most laptops, and they are directly responsible for controlling the intake and expulsion of air in laptops. A fault with your laptop fan may be the main reason your laptop overheats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The size, speed, and pressure of the fan are significant. Most standard laptops are susceptible to overheating while gaming because their fans aren\u2019t powerful enough to deal with the intensity. This may not be the case in gaming laptops because their fans are optimized to deal with that.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cleaning-the-dust-on-the-cooler.jpg\" alt=\"cleaning the dust on the cooler\" class=\"wp-image-2964\" style=\"width:441px;height:330px\" width=\"441\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cleaning-the-dust-on-the-cooler.jpg 910w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cleaning-the-dust-on-the-cooler-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/cleaning-the-dust-on-the-cooler-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 441px) 100vw, 441px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dust\"><\/span><strong>Dust<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Specks of dust blocking a laptop fan will almost certainly cause overheating during gaming. In addition to blocking the fan, dust may also cause significant damage to many other internal components of the machine, increasing the chances of overheating and throttling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Stop_Laptop_Overheating_When_Playing_Games_Solutions\"><\/span><strong>How To Stop Laptop Overheating When Playing Games? (Solutions)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/How-To-Stop-Laptop-Overheating-When-Playing-Games-Solutions.jpg\" alt=\"How To Stop Laptop Overheating When Playing Games - Solutions\" class=\"wp-image-2958\" style=\"width:501px;height:376px\" width=\"501\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/How-To-Stop-Laptop-Overheating-When-Playing-Games-Solutions.jpg 910w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/How-To-Stop-Laptop-Overheating-When-Playing-Games-Solutions-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/How-To-Stop-Laptop-Overheating-When-Playing-Games-Solutions-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 501px) 100vw, 501px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_To_Connect_Your_Laptop_To_The_Charger\"><\/span><strong>Try To Connect Your Laptop To The Charger<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re using your laptop off the charger, the fans won\u2019t work at their full potential to conserve battery life. Avoid gaming without plugging your laptop into the charger to prevent the laptop from overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restart_Your_Laptop\"><\/span><strong>Restart Your Laptop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Restarting your laptop is usually one of the first ways to solve fundamental problems, and it works. Restarting your laptop would close all running apps and background processes and make your device cooler, and this could be all you need to eliminate the overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"End_Background_Task_To_Improve_Efficiency\"><\/span><strong>End Background Task To Improve Efficiency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Background tasks running on your laptop may be the reason your laptop is overheating while gaming.&nbsp;Before gaming, <strong>close all open browsers and background tasks, <\/strong>and this will relieve the processor of extra burden and hopefully prevent overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_Power_Troubleshooter\"><\/span><strong>Run Power Troubleshooter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Power troubleshooter lets you discover standing power issues with your laptop and attempts to solve them. This may prove necessary, especially if you\u2019ve altered your device\u2019s power setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To run a power troubleshooter on your laptop, follow these easy steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the settings icon on your search menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Update and Security, then select Troubleshoot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the Power option. It is located at the right-hand side of the window under \u201cFind and fix other problems.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cRun Troubleshooter\u201d and wait patiently for the process to end. After the scan is complete, the system will detect any problem related to the overheating and attempt to fix it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Change_Your_Power_Settings\"><\/span><strong>Change Your Power Settings<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Irregular power settings may compel your laptop to work harder than it should, causing it to overheat. Consider changing the power settings and see how it works out. You can change your power settings by following these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Enter the \u201cStart\u201d menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the search bar, search \u201cPower\u201d and select \u201cPower and Sleep settings\u201d from the search results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Under \u201cRelated Settings,\u201d click on Additional power settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The next page should display a power options window; select change plan settings bedside your power plan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cChange advanced power settings.\u201d Enter processor power management and set the \u201cMaximum Processor State\u201d to a lower value. Adjust the minimum processor state, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how you can adjust your laptop power to prevent overheating. You must take note of the value before changing just in case the overheating goes away and you want to return it to normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Update_Your_Devices_Drivers\"><\/span><strong>Update Your Device&#8217;s Drivers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Drivers are the controlling force for all the hardware components on your computer. You need to ensure your device drivers are updated and compatible with your device to provide an optimal gaming experience. You can update your driver manually or use a driver updater to hasten the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this case, faulty graphic card drivers may be the reason your laptop is overheating while playing games. Follow these steps to update faulty drivers manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Press Windows+X on your laptop, and WinX will be displayed on your screen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Device Managers from the available options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the next slide. Devices with faulty drivers will display a yellow triangle with an exclamation mark in the middle <em>(the yellow icon will also appear next to the GPU if the driver is faulty). <\/em>These devices need their <strong>drivers updated.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right-click on the faulty devices and select \u201cupdate driver software.\u201d Then select the \u201cSearch automatically for updated driver software\u201d option.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This should correct the faulty driver on your laptop. If manually updating the driver doesn\u2019t go down well with you, you can use your device brand&#8217;s official website to update your driver. Before updating drivers on external sites, ensure they are compatible with your laptop brand or won\u2019t work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you can buy an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.driversupport.com\/knowledge-article\/are-automatic-driver-updates-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">auto driver updater software.<\/a> These will thoroughly scan your device to detect and fix malicious drivers. You may have to pay for premium auto-updater software to update your drivers without your action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Undo_Overclocking\"><\/span><strong>Undo Overclocking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Increasing your device clock rate allows it to regulate the number of tasks it performs per second. Overclocking any component in your computer may result in overheating during your gaming process, and adjusting the clock settings to their default may fix the overheating problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the overheating is still present after changing the device setting to default, consider setting it lower than the default. This is usually necessary if you use a regular laptop for intensive gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Control_Your_FPS\"><\/span><strong>Control Your FPS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FPS (frames per second) is the frequency with which images are captured or displayed in your video game. Higher FPS means a more immersive gameplay experience and tasks your hardware, causing overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Control-Your-FPS.jpg\" alt=\"Control Your FPS\" class=\"wp-image-2966\" style=\"width:458px;height:344px\" width=\"458\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Control-Your-FPS.jpg 910w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Control-Your-FPS-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/techfixify.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Control-Your-FPS-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Luckily, you can reduce the FPS settings for most games on your laptop. Lowering the FPS will undoubtedly reduce the game demands on your hardware and combat overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elevate_Your_Laptop_From_The_Surface\"><\/span><strong>Elevate Your Laptop From The Surface<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using your laptop at a low level isn\u2019t a bad idea, but it isn\u2019t a good idea either. Consider elevating your laptop to free up air passages. This will enhance airflow and minimize overheating risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_Sunlight\"><\/span><strong>Avoid Sunlight<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The sun is the hottest body of gas we know of yet. Using your laptop under the sun\u2019s direct heat will cause it to overheat. To prevent overheating, you should avoid using your laptop under the sun\u2019s natural heat at all costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_A_Cooling_Pad_To_Reduce_The_Temperature\"><\/span><strong>Use A Cooling Pad To Reduce The Temperature<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider purchasing a cooling pad to reduce your laptop temperature. A laptop cooling pad will prevent overheating and provide a smooth gaming experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Integrated_Graphics_Card\"><\/span><strong>Use Integrated Graphics Card<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most gaming laptops come with a dedicated graphics card and an integrated graphics card. While the integrated card can run most games fine, the dedicated card will always kick in, generating more heat than necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can set your laptop to use the integrated graphics card instead of the dedicated one for efficiency. There is an option to do this in the advanced power options on your control panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Replace_And_Plug-In_Your_Charger\"><\/span><strong>Replace And Plug-In Your Charger<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In some cases, the overheating might result from a faulty charger. If the overheating only happens when you play games on your laptop while charging, it may be the charger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To mitigate this problem, try to ensure you\u2019re using a compatible charger with your laptop. Since a gaming laptop is a high-intensity laptop, you will need a <strong>high-quality charger<\/strong> to ensure adequate power supply and heat dissipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_The_Condition_Of_Your_Laptop\"><\/span><strong>Check The Condition Of Your Laptop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although your laptop isn\u2019t a living thing, you can make it comfortable. Gaming in a cool and ventilated room will help supply air from the laptop\u2019s exterior, providing cool air for the laptop\u2019s air vents to suck in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also clean your fans and vents regularly with pressurized air spray to remove specks of dust. This attention to little details will help ensure your laptop is in good condition. You will most likely get an optimal gaming experience when it is in good condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reapply_Your_CPU_And_GPU_Thermal_Paste\"><\/span><strong>Reapply Your CPU And GPU Thermal Paste<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thermal pastes are used on computer components to reduce heat on the CPU and GPU. Because it is paste-like, it dries up over time, and it becomes less effective at conducting heat and may cause adverse side effects like overheating when this happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can reapply the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intel.in\/content\/www\/in\/en\/gaming\/resources\/how-to-apply-thermal-paste.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"broken_link\">thermal paste <\/a>to prevent overheating. Please note that there are different thermal pastes for different brands. If you are unsure which type works with yours, contact your online support or a <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>user manual may help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fix Laptop Overheating &amp; Auto Shutdown problem while playing Games - 100% Effective\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TWndzte7knc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Playing_Games_On_A_Laptop_Damage_It\"><\/span><strong>Does Playing Games On A Laptop Damage It?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Games typically have minimum system requirements. As long as your laptop specifications exceed the minimum requirements of the game you\u2019re trying to play, playing games on your laptop shouldn\u2019t cause irreparable damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong>s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1640777725076\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Can_I_Cool_Down_My_Laptop_While_Playing_Games\"><\/span><strong>How Can I Cool Down My Laptop While Playing Games?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">You can get a cooling pad to cool down your laptop while gaming. Placing your laptop on a hard and flat surface will also help to dissipate excessive heat. Saving your gaming progress and restarting your laptop is also an excellent way to cool it down momentarily.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1640777736101\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Stop_My_Laptop_From_Overheating_While_Playing_Games\"><\/span><strong>How Do I Stop My Laptop From Overheating While Playing Games?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">Lowering your computer graphics settings, undoing overclocking, and reducing maximum processor rate settings are all ways to stop your laptop from overheating while playing video games. Gaming in cool temperatures may also help reduce overheating in your laptop.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1640777748367\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_My_Laptop_Gets_Hot_When_I_Play_Games\"><\/span><strong>Why My Laptop Gets Hot When I Play Games?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>This is mainly because your CPU and GPU work at the highest capacity to meet the game\u2019s demands. Gaming is a high-intensity task that requires a lot of processing power. Your device will likely overheat unless you use a very powerful gaming laptop.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1640777766953\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_Cooling_Pads_Help_Gaming_Laptops\"><\/span><strong>Do Cooling Pads Help Gaming Laptops?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>Cooling pads work well on gaming laptops, and they help bring down high temperatures in your laptop during gaming, making it less prone to overheating. It may be an unnecessary investment if your laptop can manage the heat without a cooling pad.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1640777781809\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_My_Laptop_Is_Overheating_While_Gaming_And_Charging\"><\/span><strong>Why My Laptop Is Overheating While Gaming And Charging?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>This is primarily because of a faulty charger. If your laptop overheats while charging, the charger is faulty or incompatible with your device. You may have to replace your charger to fix the problem.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1640777798667\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Hot_Is_Too_Hot_For_Gaming_Laptop\"><\/span><strong>How Hot Is Too Hot For Gaming Laptop?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>Your laptop may start overheating when the temperature is more than 70 degrees Celsius or 158 degrees Fahrenheit. Although some laptops can endure up to 90 degrees Celsius, you should run your device at a cooler temperature.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are some causes and ways to stop overheating while playing games on your laptop. Overheating in gaming laptops is common, but you can take preventive measures to prevent it from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article outlines some of the best preventive measures to make your device run smoothly and in cool temperatures, increasing its lifespan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-3-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"background-color:#d90000\"><strong>You would also like these (Give it a read):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-stop-laptop-overheating-and-shutting-down\/\">How To Stop Laptop Overheating And Shutting Down?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-to-charge-a-laptop-without-a-charger\/\">How To Charge A Laptop Without A Charger?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/my-laptop-keeps-freezing-and-not-responding-windows-7\/\">My Laptop Keeps Freezing And Not Responding Windows 7<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/black-spots-on-laptop-screen\/\">How To Fix Black Spots On Laptop Screen?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/techfixify.com\/how-do-i-get-sims-1-to-work-on-windows-7\/\">How Do I Get Sims 1 To Work On Windows 7?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gaming is one of the most intensive tasks you can perform on your laptop, and processors must work fully to cope with the crisp graphics and frame rate. 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