How to Fix CPU Overheat While Playing Space Marine 2

Source: Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2; Developer: Saber Interactive

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Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 is now available to early access players, but it's not without its issues. Crashes, FPS drops, Epic Online Service Error, and server connectivity problems have been reported. Players have also facing black screen or infinite loading, and some of them are disappointed about the lack of Ultrawide support, Steam Deck compatibility, Ray Tracing and HDR. However, the most pressing concern is excessive CPU heat, and we’re here to help.

• Space Marine 2 – Creating New Power Plan to Prevent CPU Overheat
• Space Marine 2 – Intel 13th and 14th Gen CPU Issues

Space Marine 2 – Creating New Power Plan to Prevent CPU Overheat

If you're experiencing high CPU temperatures while playing Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2, try these steps:

1. Open the Control Panel: Type Control Panel into the search bar located at the bottom of your screen.
2. Locate the Power Options: Use the search bar in the Control Panel to find it.
3. Make a custom power plan: Click on “Create a power plan”, name it, and then click on “Next” and finally “Create”.
4. Modify your power plan: Click on “Change plan settings” and then “Change advance power settings”.
5. Look for “PCI Express” and then “Link State Power Management”. Choose “Moderate power savings”.
6. Find “Processor Power Management” and adjust the settings. Set the minimum processor state to 80% and the maximum to 90%. You can raise these values gradually if your PC can handle it.
7. Save your new power plan: Click on “Apply” and then “OK”. These changes should lower your CPU temperature when playing Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2. You can use this power plan just for this game and go back to your normal power plan for other stuff.

These settings might slightly reduce your frame rate, but it's a small price to pay compared to the risk of damaging your hardware. Closing unnecessary background programs and overlays can also help ease the burden on your CPU.

Space Marine 2 – Intel 13th and 14th Gen CPU Issues

There have been reports of crashes, errors, and CPU overheat on PCs with 13th or 14th generation Intel CPUs. This appears to be linked to an incorrect voltage request to the processor. However, Intel is aware of the problem. There should be an update available for your motherboard’s BIOS. Read this article to learn more about it.

If it does not help, you can also try Intel’s new Extreme Tuning Utility tool to prevent CPU overheat. Download it and lower the “Performance Core Ratio” for at least 2 units.