Thermal Paste and right CPU temperature

[Pouria]

Hi

I would like to know how often should I change my thermal paste and what is the right temperature for my CPU?

Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 3610QM @ 2.30GHz 
RAM
6.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-11-28)
Intel HD Graphics 4000 (HP)
2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M (HP) 

[The_Fossette]

@Pouria,

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

You need to replace the thermal paste only when you replace the heat sink or the processor and there is no need to replace the thermal paste.

I recommend that you get your load temperatures underneath 85C. Under 80C is the sweet spot.

However, as long as it is under 90C, it is not damaging at all.

Hope that answers your question and you have a great day!

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[Pouria]

Hi 

So what can be the reason for the high temperature of my laptop?

It´s 6 years old, what do you think if I change the thermal paste?

[The_Fossette]

@Pouria,

If the computer is overheating then I recommend you update the BIOS from the below link and check if it helps.

https://support.hp.com/in-en/drivers

If you continue facing the issue, follow the steps in the below article.

https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c01657439

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Cheers!