Yes. Reducing overheating is one of the biggest engineering challenges by manufacturers of gaming laptops. The thin chassis of a laptop is not conducive to airflow from fans or spacious enough for other cooling solutions which can be used in desktop rigs, and gaming-focused machines use more powerful components than ordinary laptops, thereby leading to greater heat output. Additionally, it is difficult to cool the internal components whilst also minimizing the heat expelled onto a user’s hands or lap.