Why My CPU Is Overheating While Playing Helldivers 2?

Nothing’s worse than getting stoked to spread some democracy in Helldivers 2, only to have your computer sound like it’s about to take off because your CPU is overheating. It’s enough to make a seasoned Helldiver rage quit! So, why is this happening?

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Why Your CPU Feels the Heat

Sometimes, programs like L-Connect or EVGA Precision mess with the game’s settings in weird ways, making your CPU work overtime. Maybe some in-game settings (like render scale) are set super high, putting a crazy load on your CPU even though your frame rate looks fine.

High temperatures with intense games aren’t unusual. Modern processors are designed to handle it, but it’s still stressful to see those numbers spike! If you’re playing at 1080p, your powerful GPU might be chilling out, making the CPU pick up the slack, causing the heat.

Before panicking, try these solutions

• Close any programs that control lighting or overclocking (L-Connect, EVGA Precision, etc). Sometimes, a simple fix is the best fix.
• Head to Helldivers 2’s graphics options. Look for “render scale”, try lowering it a bit. Also, make sure your frame rate is capped.
• If you can handle 1440p, give it a shot! This might put more workload on your GPU, taking some stress off the CPU.
• Make sure your fans are all working properly. Good airflow is key to keeping components cool, especially under heavy load.

It’s normal for CPUs to get hot under heavy gaming loads. Modern CPUs throttle themselves (slow down) to avoid damage from overheating. However, sustained high temperatures aren’t great long-term. These fixes should help!

Sometimes, uncapped frame rates make the CPU go wild. Use the Nvidia control panel or an external program to cap it at a reasonable level for your monitor. Using “optimization” through GeForce Experience might automatically tweak settings in a way that helps with the problem.

Final Words

If none of this works, it might be time for some developers to look into the issue. You can report the issue at https://arrowhead.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new.