What are the Normal CPU and GPU Temperatures While Gaming

1. What are the Normal CPU and GPU Temperatures While Gaming? One of the most common problems in gaming computers is overheating. Keeping your PC at optimal operating temperatures can benefit your system in several ways, from better performance to a longer lifespan. That said, it's not always easy to keep hardware cool, especially when we put a lot of demands on components like when gaming in the summer. That said, we are going to see the normal temperatures of the CPU and GPU while we are playing, how to control the temperatures of our system, and, also, we will see some tips to improve the system's cooling. What is the Normal Temperature of a CPU While we Play? As most of you know, gaming puts a lot of strain on PC components, especially the CPU and GPU. In most cases, that power translates directly into heat. While gaming, your hardware needs to run at a higher rate to ensure performance levels are met. So naturally, your components get a lot hotter. But what is the optimal CPU temperature for gaming? Most Intel processors have a maximum temperature of 100°C, while AMD processors are around 95°C. That is the maximum temperature from which the processor can be damaged. Therefore, such a high temperature should never be reached. Processors have different protection systems to never reach it ( thermal throttling, auto-off, etc.). Fortunately, the average temperature while we play with the computer, is usually much lower if we have a quality heatsink and the computer is clean. The average game temperature in user tests is between 50 and 70 ° C. It's okay if it's a bit higher, but those are the average temperatures of

2. well-cooled systems. Of course, we should not exceed 80 ° C continuously since it can greatly shorten the life of our processor. What is the Normal Temperature of a GPU While Gaming? In the past, games used to be much more CPU-dependent. However, thanks to architectural changes in graphics engines, games now rely much more heavily on the GPU for higher frame rates. AMD and Nvidia are two brands that have been producing GPUs for as long as I can remember, and Nvidia, for the most part, dominates the market. That said, AMD has leveled the playing field over the last couple of years thanks to its latest Navi GPU lineup. Thanks to the competition between the two brands, we see more powerful cards released by both. Which is great news. This has the implication that GPU builders need to pay much more attention to heatsink design to provide even better cooling and try to counteract the extra heat these cards generate. In general, there are two different graphics card heatsink designs: ● Turbine Design: we take in air from the front and the fan, which is expelled from the rear. This design is recommended for small boxes. Of course, it is usually noisier and has average temperatures about 5 ° C higher than the next design. ● Open Design: take the air from the bottom of the card and expel it from all sides. This design works best with large, well-cooled boxes. Even so, it is possible that the temperature increases in other areas, such as the RAM and the CPU. The maximum temperatures of the graphics cards are about 15 degrees higher than those of the processors. And in the same way, the average temperatures are also higher. The average temperatures of graphics cards vary much more than that of processors, but according to tests, it is normal for the graphics card to reach temperatures of 80-95°C while gaming. Tips to Control and Improve the Temperature of our Computer Measure and Control Temperature Of course, AMD, Nvidia, Intel, and motherboard manufacturers have their utilities that allow you to check the temperature of your CPU and GPU, among many other things. They are usually installed automatically together with the drivers. Ryzen Master Utility (AMD) and Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel) are some of the most used and highest quality utilities available. These give you almost everything you need to see your CPU temperatures - they can even be used for overclocking. As for other programs, one of the best in HWinfo. I also like the MSI Afterburner as it has an overlay that lets you see a lot of information while playing. Surely you have seen it on many occasions watching streamers. For example, with the MSI.

3. Afterburner, we can see the graphics card's temperature, the fans' speed, the FPS, and much more in one corner of the monitor. So we can have our PC controlled while we play. If you need more alternatives, I recommend OpenHardwareMonitor and SpeedFan to monitor CPU and GPU temperatures. Not only are they free, but they are also easy to use. How to Improve Temperatures ● Ensure the airflow in the PC tower or chassis is well optimized. This means that it is not obstructed by cables and that the air filters are clean. ● Mount more fans on the case, both drawing air in and out. Of course, do not put fans to put. Always put them where it makes sense to speed up the airflow. ● Clean dust from all fans and heatsinks. One of the main causes of excess heat is the accumulation of dust. You can blow, use compressed air, or a photographer's bulb. You should also clean the dust from the filters, and don't forget to clean the dust from the power supply. ● Change the thermal paste. If you haven't changed your CPU and GPU thermal paste in years, chances are it's time to change them. ● Do undervolting. You can improve your computer's temperatures by lowering the voltage at which your CPU and GPU operate. This way, you will maintain the same performance while consuming less energy, which translates into less heat generated. ● Lower the overclock during the summer months. Overclocking is one of the fastest and easiest ways to increase the internal temperature of your hardware. Many graphics cards and motherboards come with built-in overclock profiles that we can change in a few seconds to lower the temperature in the hottest months. ● Change the heatsink or the case for models with better cooling. You may want to look at the best CPU coolers and airflow cases.