I have the 16 inch model and its constantly overheating. Gpu is always hitting the 87 C limit and never reaches its full potential. Cpu is always around 95-100C while gaming. I dont understand why. Some people with the exact same model get better temps than me. Ambient temp is like 76F and i prop it up 3-4 inches and i always use turbo when i game. This is unacceptable for a 2200 dollar machine. Its 5 months old and played in a near dust free enviroment. I didnt wise up in time to return it so im kinda upset as it has amazing potential. I ordered a coolind pad so hopefully i can use the full 175 watts of the GPU. Good video.
I’m honestly chalking it up to poor Liquid Metal application. Thats the only explanation that makes sense. I’ve spoken to people who have this exact predator 18 model, and their temps are all over the place as well. If you’re still under warranty, you can absolutely send it in for RMA and have them properly apply the Liquid Metal - or you can do it yourself if you’re feeling brave. I’m not saying this is right - you should NEVER have to do surgery on a new $2k laptop to make it useable…but it will probably make a big difference.
I have the 16 inch model and its constantly overheating. Gpu is always hitting the 87 C limit and never reaches its full potential. Cpu is always around 95-100C while gaming. I dont understand why. Some people with the exact same model get better temps than me. Ambient temp is like 76F and i prop it up 3-4 inches and i always use turbo when i game. This is unacceptable for a 2200 dollar machine. Its 5 months old and played in a near dust free enviroment. I didnt wise up in time to return it so im kinda upset as it has amazing potential. I ordered a coolind pad so hopefully i can use the full 175 watts of the GPU. Good video.
I’m honestly chalking it up to poor Liquid Metal application. Thats the only explanation that makes sense. I’ve spoken to people who have this exact predator 18 model, and their temps are all over the place as well. If you’re still under warranty, you can absolutely send it in for RMA and have them properly apply the Liquid Metal - or you can do it yourself if you’re feeling brave. I’m not saying this is right - you should NEVER have to do surgery on a new $2k laptop to make it useable…but it will probably make a big difference.