I've been facing a strange issue with my HP 250 15.6 Inch G9 notebook while playing Valorant. Initially, everything runs smoothly and I get about 90 FPS with the charger plugged in. However, after around 30 to 40 minutes, the FPS drops dramatically to around 20. I've checked for thermal throttling during gaming, and it seems to be a factor, but I'm unsure of the exact cause. Interestingly, when I disconnect the charger and wait for a few minutes, the FPS goes back up to 60+. I can't just game on battery though, which complicates things. I've already had the charger checked, and it's fine. The laptop's fans are also clean and operational during play. How can I properly diagnose this issue?
3 Answers
It definitely sounds like overheating might be the culprit. Some laptops aren't great at cooling themselves, and even with fans running, they can struggle under heavy loads like gaming. When you unplug it, the laptop operates at a lower voltage, which helps it cool down a bit, explaining why your FPS improves after a few minutes. Have you thought about using a cooling pad to help with airflow? That could really help keep your temps down during those longer sessions!
You might want to consider changing the thermal paste and pads for your CPU and GPU. If you haven't done it before though, it's best to get a professional to handle it. It could really help with heat dissipation, especially if this is a new issue that has popped up recently.
Definitely seems like you're dealing with some serious thermal throttling. Laptop designs can vary a lot, and some just aren't geared for intense gaming. Since you've ruled out the charger and confirmed the fans are working, a cooling stand might be a nifty solution to bring those temperatures down!
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