games

[peza2605]

any time i play any games on my laptop it just switches off after about 15 minutes and its really doing my head in. ive done a system recovery and it still happens. any ideas people?

[bigcumba]

Is it running hot? Games are heavy going for the old processor and graphics, so it could be getting a bit hot and crashing out completely. It could also be a driver problem - is it happening with all games or just certain ones?

[TheOldhamWhisper]

Possibly overheating - make sure the vents under the laptop are clear (I use a couple of CD cases, one on either side to prop the laptop up).

Another good idea is to get a couple of 'stay cold' inserts - the type you get in freezer bags.

[peza2605]

ive only got 3 and it goes off on all of em, even went on betfair poker last night.:doh doesnt feel hot or anything.

[Win2Win]

You just said GAMES...now it's everything.....You sound like the BBC...little information at a time :D

[bigcumba]

Another good idea is to get a couple of 'stay cold' inserts - the type you get in freezer bags.


interesting idea - do you have a link to the sort of thing you use? My laptop is prone to overheating as well... sadly it has a desktop processor and heats up badly.. I use a dual fan thingy with extra USB sockets but I think it's only making little difference, and might actually be making things worse by blowing dust into the laptop vents and fans on the bottom of the machine. I now have to take the bottom to bits to clear out the dust on a regular basis, and use CPU throttling software to reduce the temperture a wee bit.

[peza2605]

You just said GAMES...now it's everything.....You sound like the BBC...little information at a time :D

eh?

just had a 30 minute sesh on a game with no probs. going to go for an hour now, i hope. got 4 cassette cases under the laptop.:thumbs

[TheOldhamWhisper]

Freezer Blocks (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130131641133) - you'll probably pay more in P & P!

[peza2605]

thank you guys!

tell you what ive been on a few sites with no solution, but i come on here and its sorted! i might ave cassette cases under my laptop but at least my games work,

technology eh?

[bigcumba]

Freezer Blocks (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130131641133) - you'll probably pay more in P & P!

Cheers Oldham, I thought it would be that sort of thing, I think we may well have some of those hidden in our freezer. :)

[Win2Win]

Plenty of fan coolers around, but no one ever checks the fan size, count or speed when buying them.

You need 3 fans, as this will ensure you cover the air grid on the laptop, speed over 2000RPM, and 6cm+ fans.

[Win2Win]

This one is crap: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270095262413&ssPageName=MERCOSI_VI_ROSI_PR4_PCN_BIX&refitem=330145732111&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget

This one is good: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-Fan-USB-Notebook-Laptop-Cooler-Cooling-Pad-PC-UK_W0QQitemZ330145732111QQihZ014QQcategoryZ96915QQcmdZViewItem