Does a laptop overheating effect the graphics?

[General Dan]

Hey everyone, does a laptop overheating effect the graphical lag framerate, exc? If so, should i get just a cooling pad or install a better fan? thanks

[Bolkonsky]

It very easily could. Make sure your power options are on full power though, if you're having graphics issues. That said, a decent cooler will run you $20 and is something you should probably have, too.

[AqD]

Most cooling pads are not effective, only capable of lowering the temperature by 5C or so.


If you do have overheating problem, and you're sure a better cooling from outside can help (try mechanical fan first), get one which allows you to attach fans and adjust fan location manually - and NEVER buy those with one big fan (utterly useless). It wouldn't be cheap - The one I'm using costs about $100 with 6 fans attached:

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It's the only thing that can keep my Dell Vostro 3700 from overheating with graphics chip running at 100% for hours (I forced the clock), lowering the chip's temperature by 15-20C. The fans are weak though despite of their price ; custom ones would do much better. You'd also need one USB hub with external power supply.

[General Dan]

Yeah i have an Asus, but this thing is a monster. An i7 processor, a GTX460M graphics card, 8.00 GB of Ram but this thing overheats like a mother firetrucker. When im playing shogun, i can only feel the back of my laptop for 15 seconds tops. I can play shogun on very high, but what always kills me is the campaign map and the options that you check (light boom, HDR, v-syncing, exc.) If i get my computer down to a certain temperature, will i be able to playy with those options?

[karamazovmm]

Yeah i have an Asus, but this thing is a monster. An i7 processor, a GTX460M graphics card, 8.00 GB of Ram but this thing overheats like a mother firetrucker. When im playing shogun, i can only feel the back of my laptop for 15 seconds tops. I can play shogun on very high, but what always kills me is the campaign map and the options that you check (light boom, HDR, v-syncing, exc.) If i get my computer down to a certain temperature, will i be able to playy with those options?

that means you have a G series, and those things usually run cool.

clean your fans.

[General Dan]

that means you have a G series, and those things usually run cool.

clean your fans.

Will the game most likely then run smoother?

[karamazovmm]

Will the game most likely then run smoother?

yes, if there isnt any software problem.

good luck on that, getting the fans out of the G series is a pain, even my mbp is easier

[General Dan]

yes, if there isnt any software problem.

good luck on that, getting the fans out of the G series is a pain, even my mbp is easier

Thankyou so much! Its working like new! +rep