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    applefeather2applefeather2 Posts: 4,003 Member
    in PC - Technical Discussions
    What are the temperatures of GPU and CPU that are okay for Sims 4?
    Example: GPU running at 80 C, CPU at 85 C... are those all right?

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      colton147colton147 Posts: 9,663 Member
      Anything is good as long as it does not manage to heat the entire house and/or start a fire. ;)
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      applefeather2applefeather2 Posts: 4,003 Member
      Colton, you brat. :) I wish!
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      colton147colton147 Posts: 9,663 Member
      I would say 150 degrees Fahrenheit would be better than around 175. ;)
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      applefeather2applefeather2 Posts: 4,003 Member
      That's 65 Celsius and way less than I get running the game.
      Who's laptop runs that cool?
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      colton147colton147 Posts: 9,663 Member
      edited December 2014
      Mine. B)

      EDIT: 80 C is perfectly fine. As long as it does not go up to 100 C. ;)
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      applefeather2applefeather2 Posts: 4,003 Member
      Ya, am I surprised? Nah. So what's your laptop?
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      colton147colton147 Posts: 9,663 Member
      edited December 2014
      applefeather2 wrote: »
      Ya, am I surprised? Nah. So what's your laptop?

      I was kidding. My laptop is around 70 C to 75 C. ;)

      EDIT: It is usually 78 C though..
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      applefeather2applefeather2 Posts: 4,003 Member
      The GPU or the Core thingie?
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      colton147colton147 Posts: 9,663 Member
      Occasionally both. But it is the GPU mostly.
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      Karababy52Karababy52 Posts: 5,952 Member
      edited December 2014
      With a little research online, I found this about CPU/GPU acceptable temperature ranges:

      "For any correctly created modern CPU/GPU the maximum safe operating temperature is somewhere around 90C. If you reach these temperatures they should not be for extended periods of time. The maximum extended operating temperature should be at 80c or lower.

      The maximum temperature before silicone / solder damage starts is right around 100c. If your CPU or GPU ever hit 100c, then it is possiblethey are damaged, also if they ever ran at 95C+ for extended periods of time, then it is likely they are damaged.

      There are frequency, memory, and temperature monitors to show you whats happening with your system. Run the test for 30 minutes and watch your system the whole time. If your video starts giving you artifacts/garbage, then its probably running too hot or been damaged, if you get a BSOD, then your CPU/motherboard may be damaged. If your system locks up or restarts then its probably your power supply."

      Source - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/367802-33-acceptable-temp-range

      I play TS4 on an old HP G60 laptop with an integrated motherboard and use a Targus Chill Mat (cooler pad). I play for hours at a time and have not had any problems at all, no freezes, crashes, etc. If you're playing on a laptop, might consider using one yourself if you're worried.
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      applefeather2applefeather2 Posts: 4,003 Member
      colton147 wrote: »
      Occasionally both. But it is the GPU mostly.
      I'm okay in the GPU department 75-ish, I just worry about my Core 0 being 87-ish.

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      applefeather2applefeather2 Posts: 4,003 Member
      Karababy52 wrote: »
      With a little research online, I found this about CPU/GPU acceptable temperature ranges:

      "For any correctly created modern CPU/GPU the maximum safe operating temperature is somewhere around 90C. If you reach these temperatures they should not be for extended periods of time. The maximum extended operating temperature should be at 80c or lower.

      The maximum temperature before silicone / solder damage starts is right around 100c. If your CPU or GPU ever hit 100c, then it is possiblethey are damaged, also if they ever ran at 95C+ for extended periods of time, then it is likely they are damaged.

      There are frequency, memory, and temperature monitors to show you whats happening with your system. Run the test for 30 minutes and watch your system the whole time. If your video starts giving you artifacts/garbage, then its probably running too hot or been damaged, if you get a BSOD, then your CPU/motherboard may be damaged. If your system locks up or restarts then its probably your power supply."

      Source - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/367802-33-acceptable-temp-range

      I play TS4 on an old HP G60 laptop with an integrated motherboard and use a Targus Chill Mat (cooler pad). I play for hours at a time and have not had any problems at all, no freezes, crashes, etc. If you're playing on a laptop, might consider using one yourself if you're worried.

      Very nice info, thanks, Karababy52.
      I haven't had a lick of trouble, either, I just find my eyes wandering down to the temperatures registering with Realtemp. Too much of a worrywart, I guess.
      It should be okay, laptop cost an arm and five legs a couple of years ago. :)
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      colton147colton147 Posts: 9,663 Member
      applefeather2 wrote: »
      Karababy52 wrote: »
      With a little research online, I found this about CPU/GPU acceptable temperature ranges:

      "For any correctly created modern CPU/GPU the maximum safe operating temperature is somewhere around 90C. If you reach these temperatures they should not be for extended periods of time. The maximum extended operating temperature should be at 80c or lower.

      The maximum temperature before silicone / solder damage starts is right around 100c. If your CPU or GPU ever hit 100c, then it is possiblethey are damaged, also if they ever ran at 95C+ for extended periods of time, then it is likely they are damaged.

      There are frequency, memory, and temperature monitors to show you whats happening with your system. Run the test for 30 minutes and watch your system the whole time. If your video starts giving you artifacts/garbage, then its probably running too hot or been damaged, if you get a BSOD, then your CPU/motherboard may be damaged. If your system locks up or restarts then its probably your power supply."

      Source - http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/367802-33-acceptable-temp-range

      I play TS4 on an old HP G60 laptop with an integrated motherboard and use a Targus Chill Mat (cooler pad). I play for hours at a time and have not had any problems at all, no freezes, crashes, etc. If you're playing on a laptop, might consider using one yourself if you're worried.

      Very nice info, thanks, Karababy52.
      I haven't had a lick of trouble, either, I just find my eyes wandering down to the temperatures registering with Realtemp. Too much of a worrywart, I guess.
      It should be okay, laptop cost an arm and five legs a couple of years ago. :)

      *has a butcher's knife in hand*

      I am ready for your arm and your leg! >:)
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      applefeather2applefeather2 Posts: 4,003 Member
      Too late. Sold to the computer store!
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      colton147colton147 Posts: 9,663 Member
      applefeather2 wrote: »
      Too late. Sold to the computer store!

      :'(

      *cuts onion with butcher's knife* *tearing up*
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      applefeather2applefeather2 Posts: 4,003 Member
      Oh, here's a leftover toe. Enjoy!
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      Karababy52Karababy52 Posts: 5,952 Member
      You're welcome @applefeather2 and nothing wrong with being a worrywart when it comes to expensive equipment. :) Better safe than sorry as the saying goes, right? ;) Although my laptop was bought used for $75 from my future daughter-in-law, I'd still be devastated if I let it overheat and fry the motherboard since we can't afford to buy me a new one at this time.
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      steve7859steve7859 Posts: 3,824 Member
      Mines around 40 degrees when playing the Sims 4 on ultra settings. Have 2 giant fans on my card
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      colton147colton147 Posts: 9,663 Member
      applefeather2 wrote: »
      Oh, here's a leftover toe. Enjoy!

      Yay!!

      *puts it in the toe jar where other people's toes were* B)
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      applefeather2applefeather2 Posts: 4,003 Member
      Karababy52 wrote: »
      You're welcome @applefeather2 and nothing wrong with being a worrywart when it comes to expensive equipment. :) Better safe than sorry as the saying goes, right? ;) Although my laptop was bought used for $75 from my future daughter-in-law, I'd still be devastated if I let it overheat and fry the motherboard since we can't afford to buy me a new one at this time.

      Yeah, these dratted things really get us, don't they? I know just what you mean.
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      applefeather2applefeather2 Posts: 4,003 Member
      colton147 wrote: »
      applefeather2 wrote: »
      Oh, here's a leftover toe. Enjoy!

      Yay!!

      *puts it in the toe jar where other people's toes were* B)
      "were"... must mean I'm speshull. Nice. My own toejar.

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      Karababy52Karababy52 Posts: 5,952 Member
      Yep, they sure do. I'm hoping Santa brings me a new laptop or preferably desktop since I know I'm living on borrowed time with this old one and I doubt it'll be able to handle EPs very well. I only have 3 gigs of RAM. I can play on medium fine with no lag and minimal loading screen time, but I'd love to play on ultra. The screenshots some people post here on ultra settings look so gorgeous!

      Anyway, I apologize for going OT. Have a great week! :)
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      MikiMiki Posts: 1,692 Member
      I don't use a laptop for TS4, but I thought I'd toss this one in.. I have a Dell laptop and one or two occasions I left it on a mattress (ohh Nooo!) it simply shut itself off and would not restart for several minutes, less if I stuck it back on its vented laptop perch.
      I tend to think some of the "less old" laptops may have a safety system that kills everything before the temperature gets to where solders, silicone or motherboards would bake.

      Or such has been my experience. Maybe I have been lucky, so I am not recommending anyone rely on self protection systems. This post is just an FYI. If I git it wrong someone will tell me, I'm sure.
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      applefeather2applefeather2 Posts: 4,003 Member
      Karababy52 wrote: »
      Yep, they sure do. I'm hoping Santa brings me a new laptop or preferably desktop since I know I'm living on borrowed time with this old one and I doubt it'll be able to handle EPs very well. I only have 3 gigs of RAM. I can play on medium fine with no lag and minimal loading screen time, but I'd love to play on ultra. The screenshots some people post here on ultra settings look so gorgeous!

      Anyway, I apologize for going OT. Have a great week! :)

      Not at all! I really appreciate your input and the info on your machine. It's helpful and also has eased my mind a lot. :)
      *Putting wishes under your tree*
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      applefeather2applefeather2 Posts: 4,003 Member
      edited December 2014


      Miki wrote: »
      I don't use a laptop for TS4, but I thought I'd toss this one in.. I have a Dell laptop and one or two occasions I left it on a mattress (ohh Nooo!) it simply shut itself off and would not restart for several minutes, less if I stuck it back on its vented laptop perch.<br />
      I tend to think some of the "less old" laptops may have a safety system that kills everything before the temperature gets to where solders, silicone or motherboards would bake.<br />
      <br />
      Or such has been my experience. Maybe I have been lucky, so I am not recommending anyone rely on self protection systems. This post is just an FYI. If I git it wrong someone will tell me, I'm sure.
      Yes, I know soft, cuddly places and laptops are sworn enemies, for sure.
      Anyway, my laptop is too big to be putting anywhere but my desk. Funny, the first thing I read when unpacking it was, 'don't use on your lap'. Yeah, it's too funny, that.
      I guess "laptop" really is the wrong name for some of these machines anyway.

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