Laptop cooling frame rates

Harmsway! · 08-14-14, 08:03 AM

SH4 runs well on my laptop. However after sometime it gets extremely hot. I read in other forums that gamers were setting their frame-rates to fixed rather then unlimited and found the game would run cooler. Last I checked my frame rate was around 60 FPS.

Is it possible to set the frame rate in SH4?

SilentPrey · 08-14-14, 10:16 AM

If I understand correctly checking vertical sync in the graphics options will limit your frame rate to your screen's refresh rate. That's the only way I know.

My screen refreshes at either 40hz or 60hz and I use 60. You may not notice any difference in heat produced if you were already running at almost exactly your refresh rate but this will at least keep it from trying to do 130fps when nothing is happening.

Pisces · 08-14-14, 05:09 PM

If you are experiencing heat problems, I suggest you solve it at the source. And not limit the frame rate. It is very likely that the fan inside the laptop has a dust layer on it's blades. And even more likely, after a build up over the course of a year or so, a thick felt layer develops over the cooling ribs of the heat pipe. This prevents the air from flowing through, so no where for the heat to go to. The CPU and GPU will probably throttle down it's performance to prevent overheating. So there is enough to be gained here.

I understand if you do not dare to open up your laptop case. In some brands the fan can be hidden deeply inside, requiring substantial disassembly. But the fan case might also be fairly easy to open up. If you do not dare to do it yourself, consider letting it be done by your local pc repair shop. I consider this a required maintenance task, to be done regularly or at least annually. Depending on how dusty your working or playing environment is.

Harmsway! · 08-14-14, 10:36 PM

Pisces - I have been thinking of doing just that. This weekend time for a cleaning.

SilentPrey - thanks for answering. That's what I wanted to know.

SilentPrey · 08-14-14, 11:08 PM

Glad to be of service. Happy hunting!

in_vino_vomitus · 08-15-14, 02:26 AM

I've had my laptop overheat and shut down a few times so I sit it on top of a trivet - a couple of cm between table and machine makes a big difference - although Pisces advice is better for the machine, it won't hurt to improve airflow no matter what state you're cooling system is in

08-14-14, 08:03 AM	#1
Harmsway! XO Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 400 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	Laptop cooling frame rates SH4 runs well on my laptop. However after sometime it gets extremely hot. I read in other forums that gamers were setting their frame-rates to fixed rather then unlimited and found the game would run cooler. Last I checked my frame rate was around 60 FPS. Is it possible to set the frame rate in SH4? __________________ ----------------------- Gene SH5 Quick Start Guide

08-14-14, 10:36 PM	#4
Harmsway! XO Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 400 Downloads: 126 Uploads: 0	Pisces - I have been thinking of doing just that. This weekend time for a cleaning. SilentPrey - thanks for answering. That's what I wanted to know. __________________ ----------------------- Gene SH5 Quick Start Guide

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in_vino_vomitus XO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Preston, Lancs, UK Posts: 418 Downloads: 137 Uploads: 0	I've had my laptop overheat and shut down a few times so I sit it on top of a trivet - a couple of cm between table and machine makes a big difference - although Pisces advice is better for the machine, it won't hurt to improve airflow no matter what state you're cooling system is in __________________ Forget death - I'll take dishonour! [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] TMO 2.5 1.5 Optical Targeting Correction 031312 for TMO 2.5 1.5 OTC Realistic Scopes for TMO TheDarkWraith_DC_Water_Disturbance_v2_0_SH4 Improved Stock environment v3_TMO&RFB TMO_Alt_engine-sounds TMO_Alternate_JS_Radar_performance TMO17_19_different_smoke

08-14-14, 10:16 AM	#2
SilentPrey Navy Dude Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 171 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 2	If I understand correctly checking vertical sync in the graphics options will limit your frame rate to your screen's refresh rate. That's the only way I know. My screen refreshes at either 40hz or 60hz and I use 60. You may not notice any difference in heat produced if you were already running at almost exactly your refresh rate but this will at least keep it from trying to do 130fps when nothing is happening.

08-14-14, 05:09 PM	#3
Pisces Silent Hunter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: AN9771 Posts: 4,892 Downloads: 300 Uploads: 0	If you are experiencing heat problems, I suggest you solve it at the source. And not limit the frame rate. It is very likely that the fan inside the laptop has a dust layer on it's blades. And even more likely, after a build up over the course of a year or so, a thick felt layer develops over the cooling ribs of the heat pipe. This prevents the air from flowing through, so no where for the heat to go to. The CPU and GPU will probably throttle down it's performance to prevent overheating. So there is enough to be gained here. I understand if you do not dare to open up your laptop case. In some brands the fan can be hidden deeply inside, requiring substantial disassembly. But the fan case might also be fairly easy to open up. If you do not dare to do it yourself, consider letting it be done by your local pc repair shop. I consider this a required maintenance task, to be done regularly or at least annually. Depending on how dusty your working or playing environment is.

08-14-14, 11:08 PM	#5
SilentPrey Navy Dude Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 171 Downloads: 58 Uploads: 2	Glad to be of service. Happy hunting!