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    XPS totally crashes after gaming

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Eddieman201, Jan 9, 2009.

  1. Eddieman201

    Eddieman201 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey i was playing some half life 2 without my power cord hooked up and after a couple minutes my computer totally shut off. Is this a safety measure or is something wrong. It works fine with the power cord in btw
     
    Eddieman201, Jan 9, 2009
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    rohangarg Notebook Geek

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    probably overheating,i would advise you to keep a tab on those temps.
    Which XPS do you have BTW???
     
    rohangarg, Jan 9, 2009
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    Eddieman201 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have the xps m1530. almost brand new. it was delivered around the 23rd last month. btw its got 8600m gt
     
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    sounds like overheating. make sure your system has enough space to cool when gaming. Some people experience overheating problems with the NVIDIA 8600GT card, although not normally as early as you. I've been amazed at the number of people that try and play graphic intensive games with their laptop on their bed or something... the poor thing needs air.

    I'd download a temp monitor so you can see what is going on. If problems persist or if your temps are far to high (much higher than 80 underload is a bit worrying), call dell.
     
    proninja, Jan 10, 2009
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    thing is it only happens when its not plugged up to an outlet. i can play connected to my AC adapter for hours. kinda seems like a voltage issue maybe
     
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    GEORGE STUMBOLOPOLAS Notebook Enthusiast

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    sounds like you laptop has the flu.... :p
     
    GEORGE STUMBOLOPOLAS, Jan 10, 2009
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    Forte NBR's Supreme Angel

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    Call Dell for a replacement ASAP.
     
    Forte, Jan 10, 2009
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    If you have had your 1530 for less than 21 days of date of invoice, you should call Dell and ask for a replacement.

    If w/in 21 days of invoice, you get a new replacement/or refund.

    After that, it's a refurb.....

    Cin.
     
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    ok so you guys can play without being plugged in?
     
    Eddieman201, Jan 11, 2009
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    I have the same problem, only I have a X61 and play Halo. You should get a program to monitor your CPU temperature first, then make any decisions.
     
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    Eddieman201 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yeah well i just played battlefield 2 for about ten minutes unplugged and not a hitch. so i have no idea whats goin on. maybe a driver conflict or something. this is really making me mad.
     
    Eddieman201, Jan 11, 2009
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