#4404432 - 02/09/18 09:29 PM
FSX and CPU Temps
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I recently decided to reinstall FSX on my ASUS gaming laptop. Nice rig, I've never had a problem running anything on it. But I noticed that the fans where really screaming when FSX was running and the back felt too warm for my tastes. So, I downloaded an app called coretemp. I ran it and turned on the app. Now, my highest allowable temperature for the CPU is 100 degree centigrade. Then, I guess, it's fried. And most say don't let it get over 80. I run FSX, and...87degrees! No wonder the fans where running so fast. I've tried flying default planes over default terrain and dropped the res from 4096 to 2048. No change. 85, 86 and 87 degrees. I ran DCS 2.5 and the highest number I saw was 68. So, no fsx until I find a way to get those numbers down. Or can I? Is the Steam version optimized a bit better (a lot better?). Or maybe it's time to switch to Xplane 11. Any FSX flyers out there seeing numbers like that?
"From our orbital vantage point, we observe an earth without borders, full of peace, beauty and magnificence, and we pray that humanity as a whole can imagine a borderless world as we see it, and strive to live as one in peace." Astronaut William C. McCool RIP, January 29, 2003 - Space Shuttle Columbia
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#4404459 - 02/10/18 12:23 AM
Re: FSX and CPU Temps
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On my old laptop, I think temps used to get up into the 90's when playing FSX. I was obsessed with monitoring the temp for a while and trying to cool it down (played with fan settings, bought a cooling pad, etc...). Eventually gave up and just played the heck out of it, and the laptop worked just fine up to the point that it was out dated and I decided to get a new one.
Of course, this is just my experience and doesn't mean you won't damage something. But if I had to guess, I'd say you'll be fine with those temps and to just have fun flying!
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#4404461 - 02/10/18 12:28 AM
Re: FSX and CPU Temps
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Yeah, a part of me was wondering if I'm worrying a bit too much. And, if I'm not mistaken, the CPU will shut down if it gets too hot, won't it?
"From our orbital vantage point, we observe an earth without borders, full of peace, beauty and magnificence, and we pray that humanity as a whole can imagine a borderless world as we see it, and strive to live as one in peace." Astronaut William C. McCool RIP, January 29, 2003 - Space Shuttle Columbia
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#4405038 - 02/14/18 12:43 AM
Re: FSX and CPU Temps
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I know. I think this is probably the last time it will be installed. If Windows crashes, or for any reason I have to uninstall FSX, I think I'll be looking around for another civilian flight simulator. It had a good run.
"From our orbital vantage point, we observe an earth without borders, full of peace, beauty and magnificence, and we pray that humanity as a whole can imagine a borderless world as we see it, and strive to live as one in peace." Astronaut William C. McCool RIP, January 29, 2003 - Space Shuttle Columbia
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#4409028 - 03/05/18 08:06 PM
Re: FSX and CPU Temps
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Well, I'm pretty much "Average Joe User." Hell, my name actually is Joe. I'm not really crazy about having those wires hanging out of the laptop, and most likely couldn't do it anyway. Appreciate the answer, though. My laptop is going on 4 years old, so I'll just live with it. Not ready to upgrade. Like Malibu said, I'll just ignore it and have fun flying.
"From our orbital vantage point, we observe an earth without borders, full of peace, beauty and magnificence, and we pray that humanity as a whole can imagine a borderless world as we see it, and strive to live as one in peace." Astronaut William C. McCool RIP, January 29, 2003 - Space Shuttle Columbia
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