Hello there, first of all, thank you for submitting your question. Your concern is shared by many users who have sent inquiries to us. Currently, there are several software options for monitoring laptop temperature, such as CPUID HWMonitor or Speedfan. Particularly, Speed Fan provides a wealth of information that readers can download and check.
When checking what is considered normal temperature, you should focus on three parameters: CPU, GPU, and HDD (or SSD if applicable). Mytour will briefly explain the average temperature when monitoring CPU temperature on laptops and computers.
- CPU: The chip's running speed is typically categorized into Cores by software (depending on the number of cores on the chip) with an average temperature of 30-40 degrees in normal weather conditions and regular operation.
- GPU: This is the component dedicated to processing graphics for the CPU. GPU temperature is usually slightly higher than the CPU, falling around 40-45 degrees in normal weather conditions without gaming.
- HDD: This is the hard drive, where data is stored. HDD temperature increases during tasks like copying large data or gaming. If possible, consider purchasing and using an SSD because the temperature of an SSD is much lower than the average HDD temperature, around 45 degrees.
Of course, these temperatures aren't necessarily accurate as they depend on factors like hot or cold weather, the room's ventilation (fan or air conditioning), and even the laptop's operational status. As you mentioned, playing GTA 5 on a laptop is genuinely risky because GTA 5 is a graphics-intensive game, causing your laptop to heat up to temperatures of 70-80 degrees. Our advice is to play GTA 5 on a desktop. If conditions don't allow, you can use cooling devices for your laptop or follow Mytour's guide to playing GTA 5 on low settings. Playing GTA 5 with low settings will make your laptop more durable.
It's crucial to maintain your laptop's cleanliness if you've been using it for over a year. Furthermore, from June to August, consider cleaning your laptop once again to ensure prolonged usage.