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    Gaming on laptop bad?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by gabesy, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. gabesy

    gabesy Notebook Guru

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    I play games alot on my laptop and my laptop only has a 7150m integrated, just wondering if I play games 2-3 hours a day on this laptop if the lifetime of my hardware will be effected greatly. I have a cooler and never really overheat the graphics card by the way.

    Thanks
     
    gabesy, Aug 14, 2008
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  2. BHD

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    as long as it doesn't overheat it should be fine. it was built for stuff like that.
     
    BHD, Aug 14, 2008
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    This is a VERY common misconception. To be perfectly clear: You will not hurt your computer by playing games on it. (Just as long as you don't overheat by doing so.)
     
    Crimson Roses, Aug 14, 2008
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  4. AznFlamer

    AznFlamer Notebook Consultant

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    lol playing crysis on a bad laptop is not good
     
    AznFlamer, Aug 14, 2008
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    If the temperatures are OK, what's the problem then..
     
    sgtmatt1, Aug 14, 2008
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    It's fine... except the experience will suck, lol.
     
    Arquis, Aug 14, 2008
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    some badly designed laptop might take damage. m15x for example. even then the laptop will just shut down itself when it's overheating, and damage should be very little.
     
    tianxia, Aug 14, 2008
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  8. synic

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    This is like asking if you will hurt your TV by watching sitcom.
     
    synic, Aug 14, 2008
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    LOL. Exactly.

    Using your laptop while in the pool or ocean would be bad.

    Games are no different than any other applications or bits of software you run on your PC.

    I don't know how people get this perception that gaming can harm your PC. Other than the normal wear and tear on your hard drive and electrical components, there's no worries. GAME ON! :eek:
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 14, 2008
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  10. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    it might be bad for you.

    the laptop will be fine.
     
    masterchef341, Aug 14, 2008
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  11. synic

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    Haha! qft! :D
     
    synic, Aug 14, 2008
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  12. gabesy

    gabesy Notebook Guru

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    haha alright thanks, i was just a little worried becasue i've heard that people mess up their laptops by gaming. anyway i think i will be fine now and thanks again.
     
    gabesy, Aug 14, 2008
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  13. Shaythong

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    Everything should work fine like the others said, I think if the GPU temp goes over 85C then you should be a little worried. What are your specs including graphics driver, and the O/S?
     
    Shaythong, Oct 27, 2008
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