Switch 2 owners report overheating and crashes, even in less demanding games
Overheating usually occurs in docked mode
Overheating articles
The Science of Keeping Your Chips Cool: Hot Chips, Cool Tricks
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.
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.
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.
Nvidia Blackwell data center GPUs could face further delays due to overheating problems
Blackwell is causing plenty of headaches for Nvidia
Apple M3 MacBook Air hits 114 degrees Celsius under full load
M3 silicon is "scary fast" -- but also scary hot
Apple finally addresses the iPhone 15 Pro overheating problem
By the way, it wasn't a bug, it was a feature
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
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
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
AMD, MSI and Asus address overheating Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs
7000X3D users should check for BIOS updates ASAP
AMD Ryzen 7000X3D CPUs are burning out for no apparent reason
Owners should probably update their BIOS
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
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX overheating issue could be caused by a faulty vapor chamber
Will AMD issue a recall?
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
Is AMD Zen 4 Too Hot for a Box Cooler? Ryzen 7600X + Wraith Spire Tested
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?
Charging a MacBook on the wrong side can lead to noisy fans and lower performance
Cue the customary 'you're charging it wrong' explanation
Some iPhone X owners are having issues with overheating
Excessive cellular data consumption is also being observed
Intel responds to i7-7700K high temperature issue, tells owners they shouldn't overclock the chips
Intel says it found nothing wrong with the CPUs
