Laptop hangs briefly but periodically while gaming

[event3horizon]

you disable one by one components while the DPC program is running. You'll have to get it to spike however you do it to see if the spikes go away. If running the game does it then run it, and then ALT+TAB out to the desktop to access device manager and the DPC program.

 

[Lak3rsFan]

Well that was very quick..

Antheros AR5B97 Wireless Network Adapter

Is what's giving the issue..turned it off waited a few mins, it was perfect no spike..turned it back on..SPIKED.

So, what should I do next? (RocketsFan, you're having the samething, since we're both the same laptops lol)

 

[event3horizon]

Uninstall and reinstall driver with latest driver. If that doesn't work, I'd look for other versions of the same driver and maybe find the one that works good. Also check your power options and see if anything is limiting your wireless network card.

 

[event3horizon]

actually this seems like a very common issue with this exact WLAN card. Install these ATHEROS MODIFIED DRIVERS 8.0.279 x86 & x64.rar

 

[Lak3rsFan]

Testing the modded out now..thanks again

 

[Lak3rsFan]

Still getting spikes ..

 

[event3horizon]

you may not be able to completely do away with the spikes but it may be less now. That is what I read when I found that driver. Maybe you can see if the normal things you do will hang the computer or not.

 

[Lak3rsFan]

Ah ha!

I just fixed .

Went onto the Acer site:

Download


Looked up my laptop..grabbed the Antheros W-Lan drivers..removed the modded (since I had installed those) just installed the new one..did my usual playing around and NO SPIKES!

 

[event3horizon]

nice!! They may have updated them since.. those were some older drivers for it. Very nice I hope the fix sticks.

 

[Lak3rsFan]

Yeah I hope soo too. I'll keep running DPC for the rest of the night and see if it works.

Thanks for the help!

RocketsFan, just do what I did! It'll work

 

[Lak3rsFan]

Now I just gotta figure out how to apply Artic Silver on these laptops..stupid processor is blocked by this huge black plastic pc..-.-

Can't find the service manual either

 

[RocketsFan]

This is awesome guys! I am away for the weekend but when I get back sunday I will try all the recommended fixes as well as post all my screens.

Thanks to all for their responses!

 

[RocketsFan]

So I skipped ahead some but noticed I already have that W-LAN driver installed. Atheros Version 9.2.0.439?

 

[Lak3rsFan]

Try uninstalling it, and reinstall the driver..

If that doesn't work, then try the modded driver.

If not, you gotta run Lat. DPC and disable each driver one by one to see whats wrong..

I've ran it for 2 days so far, and no problems.

 

[RocketsFan]

ok i'll try it out. thanks!

 

[RocketsFan]

Alright guys I downloaded the dpclat program and ran it while I was playing a single player Warcraft III match. Still got the spikes... DPC Lat says my computer is fine...

Any other ideas?

I'm betting it's the switchable graphics thing not recognizing my dedicated card... Might have to try that modded BIOS....



EDIT: Should I still try disabling and enabling drivers even though it says my computer should run fine?

 

[Lak3rsFan]

Could be internet issues..

Try a defrag on your HD

 

[RocketsFan]

Could be internet issues..

Try a defrag on your HD

Even on a single player game not utilizing any connection?

 

[Lak3rsFan]

Oh..well..

Try to see if your drivers are all updated.

 

[event3horizon]

rockets are you running the Latency check program while you are playing the game? If you don't then obviously it won't register any lag spikes. But a defrag using Puran defrag is a good idea, it's better than windows defrag. Also check your power options to see if anything is holding back CPU or graphics in any way.