Laptop overheating problems

shu16 · 11-17-2005, 03:11 PM

I have a Sony Vaio 2.4 ghz that's 3 years old. During the last year or so as I run more intensive programs(games, videos, etc) the computer will run harder and harder sounding like a plane is about to take off. Then it just shuts off and I have to wait until it cools down before I can start it up again.

Does this sound like I have a fan issue or is it because my computer is getting old. I already have a crappy fan it sits on to cool it down, but it's not doing the job. The only way I can burn a cd is to sit the laptop on top of my air conditioning vent to keep it cool.

Any suggestions aside from buying a new laptop?

Industry2m · 11-17-2005, 04:12 PM

It sounds like your DVD/CD drive is causing that sound and on a number of occasions with notebooks, I've seen the optical drive heat up the entire computer.

Try using a program like Alcohol 120% to make an image of the game on your notebook and run it off of your hard drive so your DVD/CD drive is not used.

You can also get this cool device that sits under your notebook and cools it off. http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/Cool....aspx?pid=1082

ilc · 11-17-2005, 04:16 PM

you should definitely check the fan it may just be dusty or it could need replaced also make sure the air vent is not obstructed.

Dropkickmurphys · 11-17-2005, 05:41 PM

do cooler masters actually work?? im thinking about buying one, but im not sure to! do they cool a laptop better than if it is raised off the work surface!

TUMMYPONY86 · 11-17-2005, 08:06 PM

Yes, Cooler Master Notepal coolers work very well! I use one with my HP ZD 8000 that has the Pentium destop processor.

Dropkickmurphys · 11-17-2005, 08:22 PM

how much better are they than just having the laptop lifted off the desk slightly? i need to persuade my dad to let me get one

shupola · 11-22-2005, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dropkickmurphys

how much better are they than just having the laptop lifted off the desk slightly? i need to persuade my dad to let me get one

they are much better. i dont have a cool master, but i have a similar brand. the fans on mine are really quiet and my system fan hardly ever runs much anymore except under heavy load. you should really get one.

angelv · 11-22-2005, 07:47 AM

check you fan it could be cloged from dirt debri

alanuofm · 11-24-2005, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shu16

I have a Sony Vaio 2.4 ghz that's 3 years old. During the last year or so as I run more intensive programs(games, videos, etc) the computer will run harder and harder sounding like a plane is about to take off. Then it just shuts off and I have to wait until it cools down before I can start it up again.

Does this sound like I have a fan issue or is it because my computer is getting old. I already have a crappy fan it sits on to cool it down, but it's not doing the job. The only way I can burn a cd is to sit the laptop on top of my air conditioning vent to keep it cool.

Any suggestions aside from buying a new laptop?

my best guess right now is are fans that are blocked off by dust. remove the fans and give them a good dusting. i do that atleast twice a year.

11-17-2005, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
shu16 New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1	Laptop overheating problems I have a Sony Vaio 2.4 ghz that's 3 years old. During the last year or so as I run more intensive programs(games, videos, etc) the computer will run harder and harder sounding like a plane is about to take off. Then it just shuts off and I have to wait until it cools down before I can start it up again. Does this sound like I have a fan issue or is it because my computer is getting old. I already have a crappy fan it sits on to cool it down, but it's not doing the job. The only way I can burn a cd is to sit the laptop on top of my air conditioning vent to keep it cool. Any suggestions aside from buying a new laptop?

11-17-2005, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Industry2m New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 17	It sounds like your DVD/CD drive is causing that sound and on a number of occasions with notebooks, I've seen the optical drive heat up the entire computer. Try using a program like Alcohol 120% to make an image of the game on your notebook and run it off of your hard drive so your DVD/CD drive is not used. You can also get this cool device that sits under your notebook and cools it off. http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/Cool....aspx?pid=1082 __________________ Industry2m - Your Solution Provider http://www.industry2m.com

11-17-2005, 05:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dropkickmurphys Diamond Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Worthing, UK (Uni at Kent) Age: 20 Posts: 2,471	do cooler masters actually work?? im thinking about buying one, but im not sure to! do they cool a laptop better than if it is raised off the work surface! __________________ *Main PC:* Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz (OC @ 3.375GHz), Gigabyte P35C-DS3R motherboard, 4GB 8500 1066mhz RAM , 512MB Geforce 9800GTX+, 500GB Seagate 7,500RPM HDD, Lite-on 20x DVD+RW, OCZ GameXStream 850W PSU, CoolerMaster Black Centurian 534 Case, Samsung 19" SyncMaster 940BW monitor / Samsung 19" TV, Windows 7 Pro / XP Pro (Dual Boot) *Laptop (Acer Aspire 5720):* Intel T7500 2.2GHz, Intel Graphics X3100, 2GB DDR2 Ram, 160GB HDD, 15.4" Acer CrystalBrite Monitor. *Xfire:* poultrygeist *Steam ID:* unpdave

11-17-2005, 08:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
Dropkickmurphys Diamond Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Worthing, UK (Uni at Kent) Age: 20 Posts: 2,471	how much better are they than just having the laptop lifted off the desk slightly? i need to persuade my dad to let me get one __________________ *Main PC:* Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz (OC @ 3.375GHz), Gigabyte P35C-DS3R motherboard, 4GB 8500 1066mhz RAM , 512MB Geforce 9800GTX+, 500GB Seagate 7,500RPM HDD, Lite-on 20x DVD+RW, OCZ GameXStream 850W PSU, CoolerMaster Black Centurian 534 Case, Samsung 19" SyncMaster 940BW monitor / Samsung 19" TV, Windows 7 Pro / XP Pro (Dual Boot) *Laptop (Acer Aspire 5720):* Intel T7500 2.2GHz, Intel Graphics X3100, 2GB DDR2 Ram, 160GB HDD, 15.4" Acer CrystalBrite Monitor. *Xfire:* poultrygeist *Steam ID:* unpdave

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11-17-2005, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
ilc New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 12	you should definitely check the fan it may just be dusty or it could need replaced also make sure the air vent is not obstructed.

11-17-2005, 08:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
TUMMYPONY86 Bronze Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 87	Yes, Cooler Master Notepal coolers work very well! I use one with my HP ZD 8000 that has the Pentium destop processor.

11-22-2005, 07:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
angelv New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3	check you fan it could be cloged from dirt debri