Did 2 tests today.
I first ran the game, F1 2015, probably the most intensive game I own, on highest settings, for one, one lap race (about 1:40 of playing time). I first ran the game for a bit to "warm" up the computer. This is to try to remove the effect of any heat capacity. However, before running each test, I let the CPU cool down to a nice and cool 55C, its general operating temperature. And the GPU to 48C.
I downloaded and used MSI Afterburner to log the results. Although my laptop has nothing to do with MSI, the software can be used for almost any other laptop.
With no stand, cooler, etc. Just straight onto a table.
On this setup, I hit 87C max on the CPU. Averaged out over the span of the game, it was 84.70C for the CPU.
It hit 75C max for the GPU. Averaged out over the span of the game it was 72.7C for the GPU.
Next, with a stand about 1cm off the table. There are 2 wire frame pot holders, set the laptop on that.
On this setup, I hit 87C max. Averaged out over the span of the game, it was 84.01C.
It hit 74C max for the GPU. Averaged out over the span of the game it was 71.13C for the GPU.
These numbers are quite consistent through 3 iterations of each, varying only by 0.5C either way. In all tests the internal fan(s) did turn on and then off once I quit the game.
For my scenario, a stand only makes no difference.
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