Re: Sims 4 overheating
Have you updated to the latest patch?
Also what kind of computer are you playing on?
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I'm using a Toshiba laptop and I have recently updated the game.
Feels like I've tried everything :-/
What is the model of the Toshiba? Is it new? The cooling system may be clogged.
Make sure the vents are not clogged and that the vents have enough room to draw in air. If this persists, you may want to purchase a cooling mat for your laptop.
That's the problem. I have gone through two different laptop coolers; they both have legs so the laptop is well elevated. Neither of them has made any difference.
I can't think of anything else to try.
Again how old is the laptop? The internal cooler may be clogged with lint (and/or real animal dander). You usually can not see this and the laptop usually has to be taken apart to be cleaned. This is a very common problem for people who use their laptop in (on) bed especially if you have a pet (cat/dog) that sleeps on the bed. Laptop coolers are usually small and it doesn't take a lot to block it and cause over heating.
Oh right, thank you, we do have a dog in the house.
My laptop is only 2 years old.
Will this need to be done professionally or can anyone take it apart?
Thanks for your help.
You can do it yourself, but be careful.
This is a simple way:
http://www.ehow.com/how_6751925_clean-toshiba-laptop-fan.html
Also you can take out the screws and get the dust and hairs out.
Just be careful with what you touch.
And make sure your don't have any warranty left, because that expires when you open the laptop up yourself.- I'll add as a general disclaimer (having done it myself for a handful of laptops with varying degrees of success) that if you go this route you'll want to be using some sort of small container for your screw, and the best way to go about it if you're not sure is to take pictures with a camera phone as you go about opening it up.
This way, you'll make sure you have a reference when you end up with 3 extra screws and have no idea where they go. 😛 Did you check your fans on dust? Do you have a desktop or a laptop?
If you have a local computer repair shop, they could most certainly clean the fuzz and stuff from your computer. More than likely, this is causing your computer to heat up much faster due to the vents being clogged with dust and/or animal fur.
- I have a Toshiba too and it overheaded but after a few weeks it was normal.
Another couple of tips regarding laptop computers.
1) Never play in bed with the computer sitting directly on a pillow or your comforter. This blocks the air vents and prevents the computer from cooling properly and can cause it to overheat.
2) If your laptop is overheating, check the vents to make sure they are clean. Dust, pet fur and fluff can clog up the vents as well.
3) Consider investing in a cooling pad. These can help your laptop to stay cool even if you follow steps 1 & 2.
4) Play the game on lower settings. Laptops are not gaming computers no matter what OS you run. While some laptops are advertised as being gaming computers, they usually aren't as powerful as a desktop model. Also make sure you get plenty of RAM (at least 8GB) to insure that most games will run correctly. The more content you add, no matter if it's EPs/SPs/GPs or CC or Mods, your computer will struggle to run the game unless you have plenty of memory.
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