# High temps at low CPU usage

**URL:** <https://community.frame.work/t/high-temps-at-low-cpu-usage/83084>\
**Category:** Linux\
**Tags:** fedora\
**Created:** [June 17, 2026, 2:38am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/high-temps-at-low-cpu-usage/83084 "2026-06-17T02:38:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![TechPriestNhyk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/techpriestnhyk/32/27853_2.png) [@TechPriestNhyk](https://community.frame.work/u/TechPriestNhyk)\
**Post date:** [June 17, 2026, 1:37pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/high-temps-at-low-cpu-usage/83084/3 "2026-06-17T13:37:59Z")

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> [@Charlie\_6](#):
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> If you are playing games but the GPU is much cooler than the CPU, you can block half of the GPU’s cooling exhaust area to redirect more air through the CPU’s radiator

For anyone interested in doing this, it does work. If you happen to have a 3D printer as well, I’ve got some files I made for making covers specifically for this: [All the modifications I've made to my FW 16 (so far) - #23 by TechPriestNhyk](https://community.frame.work/t/all-the-modifications-ive-made-to-my-fw-16-so-far/81122/23)

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