Laptop Graphics Card Heat

J1mmy · February 26th, 2006, 07:29 PM

Hi,

I just installed Doom 3 on my laptop, its first ever game i have played since i have got the laptop. The details are at Meduim right now, and after about 40mins worth of playing, the vent at the side get really hot. Ive played for about 2 hours max, nothing happens. I was wondering if it was possible for the graphics card to get burnt out or fried over long period of time??

EXreaction · February 26th, 2006, 07:39 PM

What kind of graphics card is in there?

You shouldn't have to worry about it...but if it starts artifacting, quit the game asap...and let it cool down.

LaptopExtreme · February 27th, 2006, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by J1mmy

.... I was wondering if it was possible for the graphics card to get burnt out or fried over long period of time??

There shouldn't be a problem. If it ever artifacts (like EXreaction said), then there might be a problem or incompatibility. You don't have to limit yourself at any tasks, unless your laptop is not powerful enough for the tasks at hand.

J1mmy · February 27th, 2006, 03:52 PM

Ive got the ATi X700, 128Mb.

It hasnt yet showed any probelms, everything is running smoothly. I dont have to limit the tasks or anything like that, but i dont usually use any programs while im playing anyway.

I just wanted to be on the safe side really, i know that laptop are delicate and im still wondering how everything is cooled by one fan, in one place.

EXreaction · February 27th, 2006, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by J1mmy

Ive got the ATi X700, 128Mb.

It hasnt yet showed any probelms, everything is running smoothly. I dont have to limit the tasks or anything like that, but i dont usually use any programs while im playing anyway.

I just wanted to be on the safe side really, i know that laptop are delicate and im still wondering how everything is cooled by one fan, in one place.

Ya, like I said, it should be fine...I am sure that the people who designed it tested it out a lot...most companies would produce a POS that overheats while gaming and causes major problems...as long as it isn't artifacting/crashing you should be fine.

SeanC · February 28th, 2006, 06:22 PM

If you're really worried, put a desk fan blowing right on the laptop that'll help a bit and also put something ventilated underneath it to lift it off your desk.

If it gets really hot I don't recommend using the laptop on your lap.

J1mmy · March 1st, 2006, 05:55 AM

yep i might consider those special coolers