Laptop CPU VERY hot

[huang0]

I've had this laptop(Asus Q324UA) for around three years now. As soon as I got it I realized the fans were pretty loud but my computer was pretty cool. Over the years my computer has gotten very hot and I don't know why. Currently st idle my cpu sits at around 70-80C according to HWMonitor. Putting the bottom of my laptop on my laptop burns my thigh. Any and all help is appreciated.

 

[HamsterKing]

get an external cooling pad, or try to clean off the dust from the fans, and try to run things graphics that are less intense.

 

[hang-the-9]

Remove the heatsink, clean out the system, and apply new thermal paste to the heatsink before re-installing it. Make sure you use the correct (small) amount of thermal paste, too much is about as bad as not enough.