How to Solve Overheating Issues While Gaming and Heavy Tasks

1. Create a New Power Plan

• Open Control Panel
• Set "View by" to Large Icons
• Go to Power Options
• Click on "Create a power plan"
• Name the plan and choose "High Performance"
• Set all options to "Never"
• Click Create
• Go to "Change plan settings" and then "Advanced power settings"

2. Adjust Processor State

• Go to Task Manager to observe CPU speed
• Explanation: 100% means maximum speed but higher heat
• Adjust Processor State value between 80 and 95
• Suggestion: Use 85-90 for minimum and maximum processor state
• Click Apply

3. Disable Turbo Boost

• Explanation: Consumes more power and generates more heat
• Check status via Task Manager, Performance Tab
• Disable Turbo Boost using BIOS or third-party software like ThrottleStop
• Steps for ThrottleStop: Open software, check "Disable Turbo" and save

4. Debloat Windows

• Open PowerShell as Administrator
• Copy and paste provided code (check video description)
• Remove unwanted apps and services: pre-installed Microsoft apps, OneDrive, Cortana, telemetry tasks
• Unpin tiles from start menu
• Finalize by removing bloatware registry keys

5. Disable Windows Animations and Effects

• Open Run, type systempropertiesadvanced, and click OK
• Under Performance, choose "Adjust for best performance"
• Configure Virtual Memory: Calculate RAM size * 1536, set initial and final size to the calculated value

6. Additional Windows Settings

• System Settings: Disable Notifications and transparency effects
• Privacy Settings: Disable background apps
• Update and Security: Pause Windows updates, check once a week and pause again after updating

7. Optimize Game Process

• Open the game and let it load fully
• Open Task Manager, go to details of the game process
• End task and add the process as an exclusion in Windows Security

Additional Tips

• Reapply thermal paste
• Clean fan
• Use laptop on a hard and flat surface
• Charge laptop fully, then disconnect charger while gaming

Conclusion

• These steps can help mitigate overheating without under-volting your processor
• Tips on maintenance and use ensure efficient cooling and performance