New Acer Aspire v17 Black Edition GTX 960m Overheating Problems?

Question

I just bought and received Acer Aspire v17 Black Edition and started playing some games on it.I always check the bottom of the laptop once in a while with my hand to make sure it isn't overheating.When I checked after some gaming today, the surface was extremely hot so I downloaded the Core Temp software to check what the exact temperatures were. I found out that the temperature of all 4 cores ranged from 85 Degrees to 95 degrees celsius when gaming. I've done some research online and was informed that temperature at this range have the risk of causing internal damage. CoolBoost is on, Active cooling is on. Core Temp might be displaying the wrong temperature anways. Is this normal or abnormal?

Answer 1

I have to agree with Pocopony22.  I think the main issue in cooling effectiveness here is the form factor of the case.  Being so thin I imagine there isn't much space to allow cooler ambient air to convey the heat out of the system.  Although I often wonder why manufacturers don't utilize some dynamics like air multiplication and a "jet" engine effect to use the thinness to create a more forceful air flow... I'm sure there is some reason I am not thinking of since I do not design notebooks for a living. LOL.  Anyhow based the data sheets for the 4720hq, the safe max operating temp is 100C and while the 960M is not listed in data sheets I suspect it could handle 90/95C safely.  While I personally do not condone such temperatures nor would I settle for those, in theory the processors are safe, the only thing I question is the boards and other components near these since everything is so tight.   In the end would I run my CPU at 100C for 4 or 5 hours?  No way, I would do like blackice55, throttle the CPU myself (since that way I can adjust my efforts based on a controlled throttling, rather than having to adjust on the fly if the CPU throttles on it's own) and keep the temps down a bit. Follow these simple guidelines to extend the longevity of your device: Play in area with cool ambient temps, not outside on a summer day.Use a cooler unit. Find one with fans that you can adjust the airflow (if you use your cooler on more than one device) or buy with an appropriate air flow direction based on the system cooling flow.Utilize CPU throttling in a controlled manner.Give your computer a rest once every few hours.  Let the CPU idle and cool before shutting off.  It doesn't take long with the fans running, but can remain hot significantly longer if shut down immediately.BUY ADH warranty.  Spend a few hundred bucks now so you don't have to spend another 1-2k later...Device dies from not following 1-5, always have a contingency plan. Regards,-Eli Note: Edited safe temp for GTX-960M since it's temps are not listed in the data sheets.