Heating issues on right side

[Manikandan_A]

I have been playing games on my victus laptop and even with max speed fans and optimizer set to 100 on omen gaming hub, The laptop gets heated on right side part where there are no fans. Both the fans are located at the left side of the laptop. I am only playing minecraft and Assassin's creed rogue. Both are not big games. What to do?

[Raj2111]

Hi @Manikandan_A 

Welcome to the HP support community.

If your HP Victus laptop is getting hot on the right side while gaming, even with the fans running at max speed, here are some steps you can take to help manage the temperature:

Cooling Pad: Consider using a laptop cooling pad. These external fans help improve airflow around the laptop, especially in areas where internal fans may not be able to cool effectively.

Ventilation: Ensure that the laptop is placed on a hard, flat surface to allow for proper airflow. Avoid using it on soft surfaces like beds or couches, which can block vents.

Clean Air Vents: Dust buildup can hinder airflow. Make sure to clean the air vents regularly. You can use compressed air to blow out any dust from the vents.

Power Settings: Check your power settings in Windows. You might want to set it to "Balanced" or "Power Saver" mode when not gaming, which can help reduce heat generation.

Graphics Settings: Lower the in-game graphics settings for titles like Minecraft and Assassin's Creed Rogue. Even though they're not the most demanding games, reducing settings like resolution or shadows can lessen the load on the GPU and CPU.

Update Drivers: Make sure your graphics drivers and other relevant system drivers are up to date. Sometimes, outdated drivers can cause hardware to work inefficiently.

Background Processes: Check for any background applications that may be using CPU or GPU resources while you’re gaming. Use Task Manager to close unnecessary applications.

Monitor Temperatures: Use software like HWMonitor or MSI Afterburner to keep an eye on your CPU and GPU temperatures. This can help identify if the overheating is excessive.

Thermal Paste: If you're comfortable with hardware maintenance, consider checking the thermal paste on your CPU and GPU. Reapplying high-quality thermal paste can improve heat transfer away from the components.

If the overheating persists despite these measures, it could be worth contacting HP support, as there may be a more serious underlying issue.

I hope this helps! Keep me posted.

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.

-Regards

Raj-HP Support

[Raj2111]

I hope this helps! Keep me posted.

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.

-Regards

Raj-HP Support