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[Hentai-chan]

For the most few months, I have been getting crashes on my computer. Maybe crash is a bit strong. Forced shutdowns is more appropiate. I only observe it when my system is literally being pushed to its limit. Particularly when playing games for long periods. That's when it is being pushed the hardest. Before I used to get it, when running Patchus Maximus but I don't think it is a software issue. At least, not Patchus Maximus.

Before you ask, no. I hadn't got any of them, recently. They stopped after I added a hole heap of esps and esms to the blocklist. That is when running PM.

 

 

It has been quite some time since I had my laptop cleaned. I am using a cooler. But it only helps to degree. I generally try to keep my room relatively cold. So external heat does not damage the hardware. So what do you think the problem is?

I have not formatted my system in a while (at all, really). If this is the problem, I would like to take this oppurtunity to upgrade it. To Windows 8.1. I hear it is completely compatible with DX11. But my concern is it may not be compatilble with hardware. Or may not be a good idea in general. I can't say I am a computer expert but I would like to inquire nonetheless.

 

Here are the specs

8 GB RAM (7.86 usable)

Intel Core i5 M430 2.27GHz-2.27GHz

Nvidia 310M

 

[gregathit]

Windows does have an exe that you can run to see if you can handle 8.1.  I'd give it a spin and see what it says.  It also will point out anything software wise that won't work.

 

I'm guessing that your lappy vid card is going to be your bottleneck.

 

As to shutdowns, it is most likely your internal items that are causing it due to heat.  Regardless of room temp, if your components are pushed to their limits, they will overheat.  I doubt your internal cooling can keep up.  There are various free programs that can track your CPU, HD, MB and vid card temps.  That will tell the story.

 

8.1 runs well and I have not had any gaming issues with it.

[Hentai-chan]

 

 

 

 

8.1 runs well and I have not had any gaming issues with it.

Next question: Would upgrading to Windows 8.1 help the framerate in anyway? The video card is still going to hold my computer back but still I'd like to know.

[gregathit]

Doubtful.  Sorry.

[Dasanko]

For the most few months, I have been getting crashes on my computer. Maybe crash is a bit strong. Forced shutdowns is more appropiate. I only observe it when my system is literally being pushed to its limit. Particularly when playing games for long periods. That's when it is being pushed the hardest. Before I used to get it, when running Patchus Maximus but I don't think it is a software issue. At least, not Patchus Maximus.

Before you ask, no. I hadn't got any of them, recently. They stopped after I added a hole heap of esps and esms to the blocklist. That is when running PM.

 

 

It has been quite some time since I had my laptop cleaned. I am using a cooler. But it only helps to degree. I generally try to keep my room relatively cold. So external heat does not damage the hardware. So what do you think the problem is?

I have not formatted my system in a while (at all, really). If this is the problem, I would like to take this oppurtunity to upgrade it. To Windows 8.1. I hear it is completely compatible with DX11. But my concern is it may not be compatilble with hardware. Or may not be a good idea in general. I can't say I am a computer expert but I would like to inquire nonetheless.

 

Here are the specs

8 GB RAM (7.86 usable)

Intel Core i5 M430 2.27GHz-2.27GHz

Nvidia 310M

 

 

A forced shutdown denotes a terrible hardware overheat. When a certain safety temperature is reached, all hardware is shutdown to prevent grave damage (melting, burning, etc).

 

For a laptop, you should clean the CPU fan's heatsink every few months, they tend to build up a "dust wall" there that effectively forces the CPU fan to spin faster and faster until it just can't keep up. You may want to renew the thermal paste, while you're at it.

 

Finally, there's also the possibility that either your CPU or GPU are dying.

 

Note that laptops cannot handle so much stress for so many hours like desktop computers can (worse cooling, airflow). Restrain yourself a bit when it comes to intensive games.