Is my Xbox One temperature normal?
I have a new Xbox One, and I'm very worried about the temperature it's reaching.
After only 30 minutes of playing Forza 5 or Titanfall, the top ventilation grid is at 50ºC (122ºF). I'm measuring it by placing a tiny thermometer on the top grid, which means that the actual temperature may be a little higher. It even smells a bit like burnt plastic. Well, not exactly burnt, but... it reminds me of a hair drier, when the plastic gets hot.
The console is placed horizontally in a well ventilated spot: nothing on the top, nothing on the sides; there is a wall on the rear side, but it has a 6 cm (2.4 inches) margin.
Also, I've read that if the Xbox One overheats, it will automatically shutdown itself to prevent damage to the system. That has not happened to me. So, my guess is that the temperature, despite being high, is not too high. In fact, the only part of the console getting hot is the top ventilation grid, the rest of it is warm, even cold... which seems to be normal, too.
Anyway, I'm very worried. Is it normal? Is it too hot? Should I return it to the store?
PS: funny side note - I've contacted with the always wonderful Xbox online support team. They have told me to try plugging the console in a different wall socket. You know... in case the electric current in this one is too hot? :)
Best Answer
That isn't exactly abnormal.
I've seen temperatures exceed 60 ºC at the exhaust ports on my gaming laptop, so I highly doubt the temperatures you're measuring indicate a genuine issue. The Xbox One is designed to be well-ventilated internally and should not overheat that easily. Just make sure none of the airflow ports are blocked.
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What is the normal temperature of an Xbox?
While in game, your original Xbox motherboard temp should be 100-110 degrees F (38-43 C) in an IDEAL situation. However, if you are in the 90-120 degrees F (32-49 C) that is still considered acceptable. If you get into the 130-140 range you are in a very high risk situation.Is my Xbox One supposed to be hot?
All Xbox consoles are designed to ventilate air to keep them at an optimal temperature during use. Your console may feel hot around the vents, but this is normal. Hot air is being ventilated from the console to cool the interior.Can you check your Xbox temperature?
There is no way to look at specific stats such as temperature on the Xbox One console, however that idea and feedback is welcomed on our Xbox Feedback page.How do you know if your Xbox is overheating?
If your console is overheating, this means your gameplay will lag or stutter by minimizing frames, freezing out of the blue or at times, crashing. In such a scenario, the generic thing to do would be to restart the console and launch the game again, however, unfortunately, that won't fix the issue.How To FIX Xbox One Overheating! (2021)
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Answer 2
Get a small piece of marble or granite about an inch thick, set the console on the stone,the marble or granite will always stay cool, no overheating. this has worked for me for ten years. Give it a shot, what harm can it do.
Answer 3
These boxes compute lots of information the normal operating temperature is always over 120°
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