Windows 10: Is it safe to overclock your CPU or GPU on a gaming laptop? Will it damage the laptop? I...

Some people say that it will do damage to your laptop, others say that it is safe. I use MSI Afterburner and QuickCPU. I only overclock it +50 for each.

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My GPU is heavily under performing, please help!

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

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  What is the make and model of GPU?
  
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  Do you face this issue only with this game or all the game?
  

I suggest you to use the same GPU in different computer and check if the issue persist.

As you mentioned that you have overclocked the CPU, Microsoft does not recommend overclocking the CPU.

Reply with necessary information and I’ll be happy to help you further

Thanks and Regards

 

Can gaming damage my laptop?

"Could gaming on my laptop do any damage?"
Short term, no. Long term, yes. Standard use not just gaming.

Mine 4 yo has a fan that is now at 75% of max speed(it has been cleaned), and a Keyboard with some key switches damaged by being only very slightly warmer. Shows the poor quality of the Keyboard rather than anything else. Small fans have a shortish life.
Both are going to be replaced. It is still well within allowed temperatures.

CPU/GPU will have thermal protection to clock things down if too hot.

 

Best laptop under $800??

Well the last one I suggested seems to be the best for 650$

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