So for the longest time I've been able to just let steam run in the background the whole day and play my games on it with

no problem. 2 or 3 weeks ago however, it's started to heat up my laptop a whole lot just by being idle. So now I just don't log

into it unless it's to talk to someone for a minute or 2 due to it heating up my laptop instantly. Before anyone asks, I've

checked to see if it does it to anything else. Origin runs just fine as do all of my other programs and non-steam games. Does

anyone know what could be causing this and how to fix it?

11 years ago*

Comment has been collapsed.

Try a full uninstall and reinstall, if the issue persists it isnt steam but a hardware issue....Origin is less intensive than steam btw and may not be pushing the threshold enough.

11 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

I'm guessing a hardware issue first. Check your cooling fans for dust.

11 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

You've activated Steam's trap card.

11 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Oh no!

11 years ago
Permalink

Comment has been collapsed.

Closed 11 years ago by Renegade777.