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    m17x Computer crash after a couple of hours gameplay

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by AlienPSi, Apr 1, 2011.

  1. AlienPSi

    AlienPSi Newbie

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    Hi, i have a m17x laptop.
    All the newest drivers are installed, and also i upgraded my Bios to the newest version to try to deal with this problem im having.
    Each time after a couple hours of playing Starcraft 2, my laptop freezes and needs to be rebooted.

    Since i have friends come over and using the laptop for this reason, it has become quite annoying.

    Anyone have any ideas what might be wrong?
     
    AlienPSi, Apr 1, 2011
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  2. JOSEA

    JOSEA NONE

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    AlienPSi, Have you checked your temps on CPU and GPU? HWiNFO & HWiNFO32 - Hardware Information and Analysis Tools

    Download and install hwinfo32 and keep it running minimized during game play. It may not be a temp issue, but this is a great tool to have on your machine for troubleshooting in general.
     
    JOSEA, Apr 2, 2011
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  3. mushishi

    mushishi Notebook Consultant

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    Post in the Alienware forum. There are Dell/Alienware reps who check that forum also.
     
    mushishi, Apr 2, 2011
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