I've got a Lenovo laptop running Windows 11, and I've noticed it's overheating quite a bit even with basic programs like Roblox. I reached out to someone to check the fan, but it seems like nothing changed after that. It's strange because it works fine when I just have numerous tabs open but heats up when I launch certain applications. What can I do about this?
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Looks like your fan is working hard to cool down your laptop when running programs like Roblox, which can produce quite a bit of heat thanks to 3D rendering. Just having multiple tabs open mainly uses RAM and doesn't push the CPU like those games do, so it's normal for it to heat up under those conditions.
First, you might want to check if it’s really overheating by using a tool like HWMonitor. If it is, and you suspect that the fan isn’t the problem, there could be an issue with thermal paste or pads. They help transfer heat away from the CPU to the fan, so if they’re not working well, the heat won’t get adequately dissipated.
If you're looking to improve things, consider replacing the thermal paste if it hasn't been done in a while. That can really help with heat management.
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