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)
Originally posted by dizzxy: 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)
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 =]
