Laptop overheating while playing sims 4!

Hi @aly975,

Reducing the maximum processor state would lower your processor's performance. So, for example, if the game uses your processors at its maximum potential, then you would force it to run at a lower performance, which can reduce heating, but will also affect game's performance.

Depending on your processor's characteristics, this performance reduction might be more or less noticeable while playing.

You should also keep in mind not to lower it below the game's minimum requirements. If you would like some help with this, then please share with us information about your computer. 

A dxdiag would be very helpful. You can find instructions on how to get a dxdiag here, and you can attach it to your answer.

Good luck,

Mai