Originally posted by Booms:

Originally posted by deadshooter:

is it CPU or GPU? What is the actual model of the device?

gtx 980 ti

Valheim min system reqs:

MINIMUM:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 7 or later
Processor: 2.6 GHz Quad Core or similar
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GeForce GTX 950 or Radeon HD 7970

So basically you're playing the game just a sliver above the min requirements.

So even under settings in game that match the limits of your rig, it isn't hard to expect you'll have the temp and demands on it you're speaking to.

Then if you're instead attempting to play it in max settings, then that of course would make it even more likely.

Of course if it is indeed an older rig, it may be nearing the end of its life expectancy. Hardware doesnt last forever.

Lastly, there's a high chance given the age of the card that your rig is old and the question then comes up as to whether or not you've done a cleaning of it for dust(which prevents air flow properly in a rig) etc. If you haven't done so recently nor regularly, I highly suggest you do so because that'll wear your rig down faster in the long run.