Why does my PC sound like a jet engine? - eviltoast
  • NRay7882@lemmy.world
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    8 months ago

    If Minecraft & HL2 were previously running fine you may need to open up the laptop and blow out some of the fans & heatsinks. It probably won’t prevent the temp rising but it should help with the performance issues you’ve been having.

    Buying a laptop cooler is also an option if you’re not looking to replace the laptop anytime soon.

    • Transporter Room 3@startrek.website
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      8 months ago

      The case comes off super easy, so I clean the dust off once a week (dog hair gets everywhere so o have to stay on top of it) and I’ve even replaced the thermal paste.

      It sits on a forced air cooling pad, on top of a hard surface for maximum airflow to keep it as cool as possible.

      It’s getting replaced this year when I save up enough, not sure what to get yet but literally anything above a chromebook will be an improvement. I have my eyes on some newer games that I want to run smoothly if not at high settings so we’ll see when I can afford it.

      For now though… I just point a giant fan at the laptop and play in 30 minute bursts to keep away from the temperature limit.