Why Am I Overheating?

[TheJJBman11]

Hey,

I haven't overheated in months, however after the latest big Windows 10 update, I've overheated twice while playing Overwatch.

I have also updated my AMD graphics card but I doubt that has much to do with it.

Is anyone else experiencing any performance issues recently?

Thanks.

 

[gdmaclew]

What do you mean exactly by "overheating"?
Temps.

 

[TheJJBman11]

What do you mean exactly by "overheating"?
Temps.

Well that's what I assume it is, my PC gets to about 90 degrees then shuts off and reboots.

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

"my PC gets to about 90 degrees"

That's not specific enough. State temps of CPU & GPU, that's what the previous poster was asking for when he asked for your "Temps", just saying what the "PC temp" is does not provide any useful information.

 

[TheJJBman11]

"my PC gets to about 90 degrees"

That's not specific enough. State temps of CPU & GPU, that's what the previous poster was asking for when he/she asked for your "temps", just saying "PC temp" is not useful.

Okay. So where do I find these "temps"?

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Install and run this:

http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

Or this:

http://openhardwaremonitor.org/

 

[scaryparadox]

"my PC gets to about 90 degrees"

That's not specific enough. State temps of CPU & GPU, that's what the previous poster was asking for when he/she asked for your "temps", just saying "PC temp" is not useful.

Okay. So where do I find these "temps"?

Clean your pc, if you have refernce open it up and take out the dust

 

[TheJJBman11]

Install and run this:

http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

Or this:

http://openhardwaremonitor.org/

Okay so I have HWM, but I can't get an accurate reading because my PC crashes too quickly.

But here's the best I've got:
GPU: 80
CPU: 40
HDD: 35

These temperatures are normal for me, though. Which is strange because my PC has shut down 4 times since this latest update.
It's also frustrating because I've noticed a slight microstutter and what feels like a drop in frames. Maybe that's my paranoia.

 

[Man Utd]

If them temps are while playing that's not bad at all, my friend had the exact same problem as you at first he thought it was a heat issue but in fact, he needed a new power supply.

 

[TheJJBman11]

If them temps are while playing that's not bad at all, my friend had the exact same problem as you at first he thought it was a heat issue but in fact, he needed a new power supply.

Hmm this might be the issue, I've had my PSU for 3 years now.

Is there anything else I should try before purchasing a new PSU?