i love my new laptop(first one) because its the perfect balance between buisness and gaming. I started gaming frequently with it and the laptop would get quite hot. I wasn't really concerned because it was mainly hot near the fan(where hot air is supposed to go) and other area are usually only warm ( except one spot where the cpu or most likely gpu is located, but never as hot as near the fan area). I do want this laptop to last quite a long time (3+ years). How long can i game before i should give my computer a break. (also want to note i play with a xbox 360(rumbles) controller+ipod plugged in) Can i just leave it on or should i put on standby or turn off and for how long? i usually just close the game and do light web browsing or just leave and keep it on. Thanks in advance for any help..im a newb at cooling(had a desktop trapped in a cabinet running for a year till it died on me..=[).
it can get pretty hot, especially after playin a game like just cause 2(computer barely passes minimums for game, i actually think gpu is less than minimum) note:i leave the ATI graphics card on at all times since my laptop has been plugged in and not using battery since i got it. HP Pavilion dv6t Entertainment PC • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit • Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-350M Dual Core processor (2.26GHz, 3MB L3 Cache) • 4GB DDR3 System Memory (2 Dimm) • 500GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection • 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon(TM) HD 5470 switchable graphics • 15.6" diagonal High Definition LED HP Brightview Widescreen Display (1366x768) • High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (standard)
Actually, i was looking into that just now..My laptop usually sits in one place, but i thought against it since i thought i would be moving it a lot. just in case im ever without a cooler, how long do u think my laptop could last(how long until its not considered safe to run at?
the laptop will probably do a thermal shutdown especially the cpu till it cools down enough that you can turn it on again.
don't know as depends on conditions such as room temp & how dirty the cpu heatsink fan assembly & vents are. i wouldn't worry about it.
Wow, I might be getting the same model and same specs, I'm just gonna be throwing in a couple more bucks to upgrade to the i5 CPU! Yeah, get a good laptop cooler. It helps keep your MoBo cool and it should last you a good 3 years. Once your done with a game, let the laptop sit with the lid close but with the laptop cooler cooling the mobo too. Then turn it off when done. Lappies can get more hotter then a desktop. On my desktop, I keep the side door open with a Artic Cooler Freezer 7 attach to my Quadcore CPU and another genetic fan blowing into the desktop. Keeps it cool!
its a pretty solid laptop, but just a heads up..switchable graphics are currently using outdated drivers, ATI hasnt released an update for us yet(i was unaware at the time =S) Other than that i love my laptop. thanks for all the help..i didnt know i should leave it on..anyways im off to get a laptop cooler =]
