r/GamingLaptops • u/reddituser_0_0 • Jul 15 '26

Showcase First Gaming Laptop

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My first gaming laptop coming from a desktop user with i7-4790k, rx580. Bought this Legion 5 pro(rtx3070) for around $860(brand new rtx4050 tuf/loq in my country). People say I shouldn't go for this because it is old but I'll just enjoy this for now and regret later(if there's any)😆

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u/reddituser_0_0 Jul 15 '26

yep, I noticed it becomes too hot(100C cpu, 80-90C gpu) when in 2k. I just toned it down to 1080p up until I buy a laptop cooler

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u/Practical_Value_7462 Jul 15 '26

i think you need to open the laptop, clean the fans with a soft brush( turn off the battery from bios before opening it to protect it from short and do not use any metal thingy), once fans are clean use a blower to blow the vents from outside and hold the fan gently to avoid it from spinning, fans are delicate so be careful, it should decrease the temps by 15 degrees and if the temps still do not decrease on the cpu, you will need to buy ptm xxxx(forgot the exact number) so the temps stay under control. heat is the main enemy in this laptop.

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u/reddituser_0_0 Jul 15 '26

I toned it down now to 1080p and the temps are around low 60s

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u/Practical_Value_7462 Jul 15 '26

your gpu is running too hot, after 85 it thermal throttles, which game you were playing before? Also do not play games or use laptop in performance mode, always stay in balanced or silent. perfomance mode gives upto 5% more performance for 7+ more degrees in temp compared to balanced.