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Thursday, May 22nd 2014, 3:54pm

Comp runs hot

Hi everyone,

I am wondering if people can volunteer some ideas for how to keep my pc from running hot. This is the only game that I play, and as such it is the only thing I do on my computer that jacks up the temperature. I have heard some ideas such as getting one of those fans to put underneath. Or prop it up on a book. I admit I don't have a gaming pc, so thats the main problem. This thing gets blistering hot, so I'd appreciate any strategies that you dedicated gamers use! Also, just thought I should mention that I'm pretty much computer illiterate. Thanks

I use a samsung chronos series 7 Core i7 2.20Ghz Quad Core 8gb Ram laptop with AMD Radeon HD 6490M.

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Thursday, May 22nd 2014, 4:55pm

Personally, where I live, it can get up to 115f in the shade during summer, and equally as hot inside when the sun hits my room, so my solution to keeping my pc cool(er) is some stand alone desk/table fans aimed at it. RoM always made my pc(s) run hotter than any other games as well. About 2yrs ago I had a new pc built and made sure to add as many internal fans as possible (desktop unit). If upgrading your pc with an extra fan or 2 is an affordable option, I'd definitely recommend doing so. I don't know much about overclocking or anything like that to keep your core temps in check, but even just a fan aimed at the pc tower can go a long way in keeping it cool.

If you're running it from a laptop, getting a fan stand for the pc to sit on is a good idea as well.

Hopefully someone with a bit more knowledge can help you with more suggestions though :)

(Make sure any vents on the tower are kept clear of dust matting and anything else that could obstruct air flow as well)
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Thursday, May 22nd 2014, 7:29pm

Computer running HOT is actually good thing - you don't need coffee mug warmer, just place it close to air exit. :)

On serious side, your computer can struggle with this game... especially if you run more then 1 client per gaming session.

Running game booster can improve your computer performance, as it will shut down all unnecessary tasks/services.

Cleanmem does help with memory issues, but does not do much for CPU or GPU overheathing.

Also make sure you do basic computer maintenance - remove programs you don't use, clean computer using CCleaner, use the same program to clean registry and startup sequence and use defraggler (made by the same folks who made CC;eaner) to defragment your HD. Once done, restart computer. (always good idea)

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Friday, May 23rd 2014, 1:20am

OK, the obvious question is "are you using a good laptop cooler?" There are plenty models around, some more effective than others. Depending on how your budget is, and if your physical location setup is good for a cooler, that would be first option I'd consider.

Any major computer retailer (Rakuten, Newegg, Tigerdirect, Amazon, Microcenter, etc) should have a selection of models. I'd check some reviews first, of course.
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Friday, May 23rd 2014, 5:03pm

Just follow rustyx's lead...




If you have problems with budget, there is always option to do the same as Ruisen2000




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Friday, May 23rd 2014, 5:52pm

Jus sender yer comp off ter the Antarctic ter be frozen so that it done doth stay cool durin the summer months.

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Friday, May 23rd 2014, 6:54pm

Or just like Lemonater, find yourself cool pirate ship/cooler :D



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Friday, May 23rd 2014, 9:33pm

Oy... I like those two Atarmonkey posted; but guys, OP said he is not that computer savvy so let's try to be lil more helpful, eh?

Here is a typical design. Not saying it is a good cooler or good deal, just that this is what most of them are like. Some are more fully enclosed or have bigger fans than standard (for example, this one). Really depends on where our OP has his laptop.

This design is not recommended, btw. Nor is this one.
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