Computer shuts down after a few minutes of gaming.


  1. Posts : 4
    windows xp
       #1

    Computer shuts down after a few minutes of gaming.


    Hey guys.
    I recently installed windows 7 beta on my laptop, everything was great until I loaded a game (heroes of might and magic 5). At first, it was running smooth, after about 5-10 minutes the computer shut down. Since my laptop overheats quite easily, I checked the temperature of the CPU, but it wasn't hot at all. Then I tried a newer version (build 7032), same thing happens for every game.
    Does anyone know the reason for this? Is there a possible fix? Thanks.
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  2. Posts : 1,027
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64/ Windows Vista Ultimate x64
       #2

    What is your laptop specs like cpu, graphics etc.
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  3. Posts : 1,326
    Windows 10 Professional 64-bit
       #3

    Yep, it shuts down because it overheats during the game. Habitually, laptops aren't made to play on it and they overheat easily because of their compact size and lack of ventilation. Also, dust does not help in keeping any computer at a good temp.
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  4. Posts : 4
    windows xp
    Thread Starter
       #4

    That's what I thought too, but the machine isn't even hot after it shuts down. When this happens in XP, it literally burns my hands.

    Here's the specs:
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    System Information
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    Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236)
    Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
    System Manufacturer: Acer
    System Model: Aspire 4920
    BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBL
    Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T7500 @ 2.20GHz (2 CPUs)
    Memory: 2046MB RAM
    Page File: 539MB used, 3399MB available
    Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS.0
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
    DX Setup Parameters: Not found
    DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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    DxDiag Notes
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    DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
    Display Tab 1: No problems found.
    Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
    Music Tab: No problems found.
    Input Tab: No problems found.
    Network Tab: No problems found.

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    DirectX Debug Levels
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    Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
    DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
    DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
    DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
    DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
    DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
    DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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    Display Devices
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    Card name: ATI Mobility Radeon X2500
    Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
    Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x71DE)
    DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
    Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_71DE&SUBSYS_012B1025&REV_00
    Display Memory: 512.0 MB
    Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
    Monitor: Default Monitor
    Monitor Max Res:
    Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
    Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6727 (English)
    DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
    Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    Driver Date/Size: 10/4/2007 00:04:56, 268800 bytes
    WHQL Logo'd: Yes
    WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
    VDD: n/a
    Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 10/4/2007 00:04:36, 2456576 bytes
    Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-329E-11CF-D269-2121A1C2CB35}
    Vendor ID: 0x1002
    Device ID: 0x71DE
    SubSys ID: 0x012B1025
    Revision ID: 0x0000
    Revision ID: 0x0000
    Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV8_B ModeWMV8_A ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
    Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
    {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
    {3C5323C1-6FB7-44F5-9081-056BF2EE449D}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
    {552C0DAD-CCBC-420B-83C8-74943CF9F1A6}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
    {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
    {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
    Registry: OK
    DDraw Status: Enabled
    D3D Status: Enabled
    AGP Status: Enabled
    DDraw Test Result: Not run
    D3D7 Test Result: Not run
    D3D8 Test Result: Not run
    D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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    Sound Devices
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    Description: Realtek HD Audio output
    Default Sound Playback: Yes
    Default Voice Playback: Yes
    Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0268&SUBSYS_1025012B&REV_1000
    Manufacturer ID: 1
    Product ID: 100
    Type: WDM
    Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
    Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5423 (English)
    Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    WHQL Logo'd: Yes
    Date and Size: 5/30/2007 21:04:56, 4424192 bytes
    Other Files:
    Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
    HW Accel Level: Full
    Cap Flags: 0xF5F
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 192000
    Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
    Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
    HW Memory: 0
    Voice Management: No
    EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
    I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
    Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
    Registry: OK
    Sound Test Result: Not run
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 4
    windows xp
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Any other ideas?
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  6. Posts : 12
    windows 7
       #6

    I had the same problem with my laptop while using window 7 version 7034. It continuously shutdown every 5 minutes .I assumed it was happened due to heat problem from while I operate the laptop on my bed. Its not happened on my flat desk. As you know the fan of the laptop facing down to the below surface, my bed obstruct the ventilation and heat up the heat sink laptop processor leads to emergency shutdown.I make a space between my bed & computer..walla!!! its operate as normal. By additional USB fan made in china available in the computer shop
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 4
    windows xp
    Thread Starter
       #7

    It's already sitting on one of those...
    Either way, I'll try cleaning the fan at some point, install the RC1 and see if the problem still exists. Thanks for the replies.
      My Computer


 

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