Notebook Shuts down while playing Prototype

Hey guy since today i noticed my notebook just auto shutsdown while playing prototype!!.. i had the 185.85 WHQl drivers previously and changed to the 185.85 dox version. this started a few days after that. i rolled back to the 185.85 but still the shutdown happens.
this is hte first time this has happened while playing a game..

any ideas??

im running this on a 256mb 8600MGT core 2 clocked at 2.00hz each 2 gig ram

 

are you monitoring your temps? Also did you do a clean install when you changed drivers?

 

What he said. If it's not the driver it's temps. When was the last time you opened your notebook and blew out all the dust from the fans, boards etc...? Might be a good idea... in fact might be a good idea for me too!

 

I just blew out the fans on my work laptop, I think for the first time ever, and it was like a dust storm.

 

Heh heh ya, it can get really ugly in there.

 

yea i did a clean install in safe mode with driver cleaner,.
and no i havent opened it and cleaned the fans..
wont wont i lose my warranty if i do that??
open the casing??

thanx for the replys

 

No. If you opened it, swapped the CPU that would probably void your warranty. Opening your case and cleaning it out should not. What brand laptop do you have? Where did you buy it?

 

alrite cool...
ist a acer aspire 5920G
got it from singapore..

 

A few questions:
+ Does it happens only with prototype or with every game you play?
+ Does it shuts down always doing the same thing (i.e. like always that you save, or always that you have a big battle?, etc.)
+ Does Prototype seems to run fine on the laptop? (i.e. sudden very noticeable slowdowns, etc.)

Basically it would be good if you can narrow down the description of the issue, which may bring a clearer answer for your problem.

I hope this helps.

 

its overheating.... I am 99% confident its that.

since the OP does not monitor temps and clean out his vents/fans... that would be the result.... overheating and reaching threshold temps... forcing the system to shutdown to save itself from further heating damage.

 

Yup def overheating, there were also reports of driver 185 pushing temparatures through the roof (wasnt there?) downgrade to say 182 i think and try it

Cata

 

im with Gophn and Catalysm

Download HWmonitor from Cupid and check your temps

 

Buy Airduster, it's a can filled with compressed air, you should be able to get it in most computer shops, DIY shops and other specialized stores. Blow through all vents and every single small opening on your laptop. If you have never cleaned your laptop before, i recommend you do it outside or near window, you will be horrified how much dust will come out. Shut down laptop and remove battery before doing this. The air is very cold and if you spray it onto warm laptop, there's a chance that small amount of humidity will appear. After you properly cleaned the laptop, let it stand for 10-20 minutes, just to be 100% sure that any possible humidity is gone.

You should see a big difference in temperatures and noise your computer makes (if it's the dust that makes it overheat).