I didn’t know that it ran on average temperatures like this, but it seems like the plastic frame that causes it to actually feel hot or something. But if I am to reduce the temperature to an even lower level, can I undervolt the processor? And if I am to squeeze more frames, can I overclock the gpu? Am actually new to this thingy, but I don’t actually know how is it done, but I actually own nvidia apps that can offer the “overclock” feature and stuff. is it safe? Am I bound to burn the motherboard in the process? I don’t know if I can overclock, as my card is actually not locked to 10W, it is the 25W model. Sorry if it is a lot, and thanks for making it much more clearer than I thought previously.
@PanchoStingray You could absolutely undervolt the CPU and overclock the GPU if you wanted, and provided the laptop's BIOS supports any settings you'd want to implement. But be careful, because the wrong setting can mess with any computer, up to the point of bricking it completely. I'm not trying to scare you, just saying definitely do your homework first, and make incremental changes rather than large ones. It's also a good idea to monitor temperature and usage stats in hwinfo (or another app, if you prefer) so you can see a small problem before it becomes a big one.
I don't think it's necessary to change any settings though. If you're really worried about temperature spikes, a cooling pad would help without your needing to tweak anything internal. Overclocking a GPU is simpler than messing with CPU settings, so it's generally safer. But your card isn't all that powerful to begin with, and if you burn it out, you won't be able to replace it. So unless you're really craving a few extra frames, it might not be worth the risk and effort.
Having said that, I've seen anecdotal evidence that lifting the 10W limit on your GPU model makes a noticeable difference and is mostly safe. At least Nvidia makes it relatively straightforward; the question is whether HP software would interfere.
If you do decide to go forward, be sure to get info from people who have your exact model laptop, as opposed to another brand, because all kinds of settings will be completely different, and the outcome may be as well.
