(07-29-2019, 10:38 PM)CubeWaker Wrote: Thanks for the responses, guys. One more question though, when I run Dolphin at 2x res, my PC tends to get higher temps than when I play at native, especially Metroid Prime, which can cause my PC to reach 90-104 C. Other games get higher as well, like Pikmin at around 78-85 C.
Will running these games at these temps damage my computer? It only gets to these extremes when I play at 2x res on the more demanding games. Or would a cooling pad be a simple solution?
Thanks again.
A decent CPU with decent cooling should be able to handle 90 degrees Celsius for a while. It shouldn't fry your CPU immediately, but long-term usage might not be that ideal. 104 degrees Celsius certainly seems to be too high. That could be dangerous for your CPU if you constantly at that. It could be close to the maximum capacity your CPU can handle. It all depends on your specific CPU and cooling.
Ideally you want to be at 70-80 degrees Celsius or lower as an average for your 3D applications, with occasionally some of the busier scenes going towards the 85 degrees Celsius. Essentially, there is nothing to worry about as long you most of the time remain below 80 degrees Celsius. Again, check your CPU and cooling for specifications.
Emulating Ocarina of Time - Master Quest (GC) usually is around 55 and 75 degrees Celsius, depending on the current load or the booting of the disc (shaders compilation and such, etc). Most of the game just runs between 55 and 62 degrees Celsius. I tend to use quality enhancements which add up to the cost in CPU power. I also overclocked my physical CPU. This would be a perfectly safe temperature for me to run at.
Anyway, I am not a dev here, so you should ask them.
Just to be sure, are you referring to Fahrenheit of Celsius? Personally, I am used to Celsius. If we are talking 104 degrees Fahrenheit then you shouldn't worry, and should translate into 40 degrees Celsius, which is perfectly safe. Also, did your overclock your CPU?