i7 5700HQ Temps too High?

[lcedminttea]

Hi,

I'm looking for input into CPU temperatures. I purchased a MSI GE72 6QF with a 970M 3GB GPU and an i7 5700HQ 2.7GHz CPU this week as a gaming laptop.

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  -- When gaming (world of warcraft), the CPU temperature goes as high as 78 Celcius, and averages between 72C and 75C. GPU stays under 70.
  -- CPU fan RPMS average at 4200-4400 RPMs, going as high as 5070 RPM when the CPU's at 78C. GPU tends to average at 3800 RPM when gaming.
  -- At idle the CPU is 44-49C. At light internet browsing the CPU is 52-56C.

(1) Are any of these temperatures something to be concerned with in this laptop (and if not, why not)?
(2) What type of longevity can I expect with the laptop?
(3) Any other input as to what I should test with the laptop?

I downloaded Prime95 and ran it for 10 minutes but stopped it. I'm scared Prime95 will overload the laptop too much. The CPU held at 89C, 5160 RPM for the fan, and all tests passed.

Thanks,

 

[unreal9400]

Totally normal temperature you shouldn't worry too much.
Your CPU can handle up to 105 C.
You should change the thermal paste every 2 years and clean heatsink for improving airflow.(You will be surprised by the amount of dust accumulated after 2-3 years of use.

 

[lcedminttea]

Thank you for the input.

If the CPU runs at 80-81C, will that decrease the lifespan of other components in the laptop such as the battery? Also, should I be concerned if the fans are running at 5000+ RPMs for extended periods of time (1-2 hours?).

Thanks,

 

[unreal9400]

It will not decrease the lifespan of the CPU since it is normal for laptop processors to have higher temperature under full load.
Removing the battery is recommended while gaming.
I would also recommend gaming on a room with low room temperature to keep the CPU and GPU temperature down.
If the fan is designed to run at 5000+ RPM then you shouldn't worry about it since it has been designed to run at such speeds.