Hot! During gaming .. . really hot.

I figure it is normal for having an 8600 GT GO under the hood. So I have decided I won't worry about it and really put this laptop (Acer 5920) through the ringer. So far, so fine. No random shutdowns or glitches, and I did some hardcore gaming off and on for hours yesterday. I figure I ought to abuse it while the warranty still has my back.


^^^^^ Good way to look at it?

 

I don't understand what you said at all.

 

Did you burn your laps or someting

 

Yes as long as you don't physically abusing it you have the right idea. You paid good money for your laptop. So while it's under warranty that's the best time to find out if problems will arise. Todays games generally push the hard to the extreme.

 

your topic title != post content.

I'm glad that it works great and that you're breaking in the machine while still under warranty, but excessive heat can be detrimental to your laptop's lifespan.

I would recommend a notebook cooler while you are gaming. There are several reviews in the cooling guide and more if you search the review directory.

 

Thankyou much.

When we speak of a laptop lifespan. . . . I would be happy if this thing holds out for 2 years. Do you think I would see any issues of 2 years of gaming without a cooling pad. I just really hate the concept of having to buy a separate attachment to use a laptop as it came without any OC mods. But if it is a serious issue, then I guess it doesn't matter what I think and I will just have to give in.

 

If your using your laptop for intense gaming and want to keep it past 2 years then I would suggest buying a laptop cooler. It will help protect your investment.

 

Maybe install Notebook Hardware Control http://www.pbus-167.com/ This will give you temp of CPU and HDD which will give you some indication of how hot things really are under the hood. I know the GPU is probably producing most of the heat but I know of no monitoring program for that. If the GPU is overloading the cooling capabilities NHC should be able to tell you. I have read that the #1 reason for premature HDD failure is heat. One bit of common sense, the notebook cools the critical heat producing components by dissipating the heat, you should almost be more concerned if you don't feel heat than if you do (within reason). The fact you feel all that heat may be normal and by design, any amount of additional cooling will prolong the life of your computer.

Pocketgamer, what is the build quality and overall feel of that incredible deal you got. GPU,HD-DVD for $1,100

I wondered why the slower CPU now I think I know-Heat!

 

This thing is very impressive, I can't complain. The area that is really hot is where the GPU is, and that has a nice heat sink on it, as you can see in through the vent and see that it is copper.

Thanks for the link, that will help.

The computer is very quiet and very stable. Very sturdy and sleek. No actual complaints thus far.

 

THRM = 48c

Core 0 = 43c
Core 1 = 43c

Both cores still droping.


Is that good or bad. I just came out of playing HL2 Lost Coast @ Max; so I think the computer has had a chance to cool by now.

 

I am confused with THERM, Core 1, Core 2, my CPU shows diff but I have AMD.
My temp is CPU=52c when just surfing so your #'s look good.
Can you game in a window so you can see temp while playing. Also you can display graphs on the screen, since it shows 15 or 20 seconds if you killed the game you may have 20 sec history?
I will take a look/see maybe find your CPU max temp unless someone already knows, also what is HDD temp once again check max temp. If you are under manufacturers specs you should be safe for whatever what they consider lifetime definitely more than 2 years! But reducing heat will still add life.

also if your US you can display in F

 

My gaming temp put the CPU @ 60's. It set the auto warn at 80. So it gets close, but I can't imagine it getting to 80's unless I'm blocking the vents.

 

You don't need to worry with the #'s you are reporting. I have not had time to check your CPU or HDD specs (maybe 2:00 am) but rest assured engineers designed that note book and if there is a fatal flaw people will be reporting it within the warranty period. If I could sell my laptop for half what I paid I would buy yours! What is your HDD temp? And I have to say again, the hotter it feels to you can be a good sign! How did you get gaming temp, want HDD temp.

 

I checked the graph right after gaming for like 15 minutes. I believe the HD was mid 40's.

I just played CS:S for 45 minutes, and it doesn't seem like the heat is so severe as it was yesterday
; seems reasonable now. However I was gaming without being plugged in. By not having your lappy plugged in, does it still reduce power even in games?

 

I notice the same thing, runs cooler on battery's, don't think lower performance, unless it is dropping performance for CPU or GPU they are adjustable. Your HDD temp is low so OK.