CPU regularly over 90C when at 75% Usage

[Azade12]

Hello guys and gals,

I wanted to know if it was normal for laptops to have an upward of 86- 91 C cpu temp while gaming. I have a feeling my laptop has always had a problem with this, however I'd like to know if it'd be a good time to clean out some dust or replace the thermal compound. The laptop has been used for about 5 years, with the initial year being the most intense. I havent used it from then much until the following 6 months. Wondering again if anything should be don

[Azade12]

1 minute ago, NZgamer said:

What's the model? I'd suggest repasting the CPU if it's not too hard.

asus g551jm I5 4200H gtx 860m

[Votivee]

If it's 5+ years old you'd likely see a significant improvement from opening it up and blowing the dust out with compressed air and repasting the CPU.

[JoostinOnline]

It's normal for laptops to not have sufficient cooling. Especially gaming laptops. Either limit the CPU power or get a cooling pad.

[schwellmo92]

Laptops do run hot however if your laptop is 5 years old you should give the fans a clean and also replace the thermal paste, it may help a few degrees.

[nick name]

Install Intel XTU and undervolt your CPU a lil bit (around .05V ~ .075V).  It's also become practice by some manufacturers to undervolt from the factory.  And also do what others suggested with cleaning and repasting.