Overheating News and Articles

The Science of Keeping Your Chips Cool: Hot Chips, Cool Tricks

FEATURE By William Gayde, April 28, 2025, 12:29 AM TechSpot Science

Every electronic device generates heat, and managing it is key to performance. This article explores the basics of heat and cooling science, how and why it is generated, and the methods we have developed to control it.

Tech Culture The Web

ChatGPT image tool is "melting" GPUs, OpenAI lands $40 billion in new funding

The big picture: Only days ago we were reporting that ChatGPT's updated image generator was sparking a wave of Studio Ghibli-style recreations across social media. But the wave was just getting started and in mere days it hit the mainstream, becoming a full-blown fad. While CEO Sam Altman is celebrating the newfound attention, the massive growth in GPT's user base, and a fresh round of funding, the tool's explosive popularity is putting serious strain on OpenAI's infrastructure. Altman revealed that demand has been so intense it's been "melting" their GPUs.

Full story By Skye Jacobs, April 1, 2025, 12:18 AM 13 comments

Mobile Google

Google's mandatory Pixel 4a update linked to overheating hazard

The big picture: Google unexpectedly released a firmware update for the Pixel 4a smartphone earlier this year. Many users reported that the update made their devices unreliable or even unusable, leading them to question whether it was truly necessary. Now, an Australian organization has revealed the real reason behind the update.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, March 12, 2025, 12:04 PM

Hardware AI

Nvidia Blackwell data center GPUs could face further delays due to overheating problems

Blackwell is causing plenty of headaches for Nvidia

By Rob Thubron, November 18, 2024, 7:59 AM 8 comments

Hardware Apple

Apple M3 MacBook Air hits 114 degrees Celsius under full load

M3 silicon is "scary fast" -- but also scary hot

By Alfonso Maruccia, March 12, 2024, 2:24 PM 32 comments

Electronics Apple

Apple finally addresses the iPhone 15 Pro overheating problem

By the way, it wasn't a bug, it was a feature

By Cal Jeffrey, October 4, 2023, 3:35 PM 9 comments

Apple Mobile

Apple says iPhone 15 overheating issues will be addressed in an upcoming iOS update

The overheating poses no threat to user safety or device integrity

By Jimmy Pezzone, October 1, 2023, 9:09 AM 18 comments

Apple Mobile

Apple analyst says iPhone 15 Pro overheating problems due to thermal design, not the A17 Pro SoC

The iPhone 15 Pro is so hot right now

By Rob Thubron, September 27, 2023, 11:17 AM 17 comments

Hardware Gaming

Asus confirms ROG Ally SD card reader problems are caused by device overheating

Owners can send the handheld to Asus for repairs while waiting for a fan fix

By Rob Thubron, July 13, 2023, 8:09 AM

Hardware

AMD, MSI and Asus address overheating Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs

7000X3D users should check for BIOS updates ASAP

By Daniel Sims, April 26, 2023, 6:37 PM 13 comments

Hardware

AMD Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs are burning out for no apparent reason

Owners should probably update their BIOS

By Rob Thubron, April 24, 2023, 5:15 AM 28 comments

Hardware Gaming

AMD confirms Radeon RX 7900 XTX temperature issue is related to cards' thermal solution

Not enough fluid in the vapor chamber is the likely culprit

By Rob Thubron, January 4, 2023, 9:41 AM 17 comments

Hardware Gaming

AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX overheating issue could be caused by a faulty vapor chamber

Will AMD issue a recall?

By Rob Thubron, January 2, 2023, 5:45 AM 28 comments

Hardware

AMD says it is aware of Radeon RX 7900 XTX temperature issues, advises owners to contact support

Team red says 110 degrees Celsius is the normal junction temperature

By Rob Thubron, December 30, 2022, 5:18 AM 21 comments

Is AMD Zen 4 Too Hot for a Box Cooler? Ryzen 7600X + Wraith Spire Tested

FEATURE By Steven Walton, October 7, 2022, 6:07 AM TechSpot Hardware

A big point of contention with Zen 4 CPUs is that they run very hot. AMD says it's all by design, but how about we throw a basic air cooler to see if the 7600X throttles when under load?