OKandrew Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I don't know if this has been talked about before, but I have been without this since launch and feel like an idiot. My game plays completely different now. I had no idea it was affecting me this much. My gcd's properly show when they come off. My attacks register when i click them. My animations and distancing is now correct. Thus, making my pvp experience 100% better. I can honestly say, I think this is the single biggest issue I've had with the game that could be fixed with such a small thing. I love it. With good, there is always bad... Unfortunately, after looking over the internet for a little bit, I can confirm that vsync was keeping my laptop from overheating. I have never had an issue before, until I turned off vsync. Aside from the obvious responses of just getting a better laptop or a desktop (which is not an option for me right now financially). what else can I do to maybe curb how often it over heat. Seems it's happening every couple hours or so. I have a 19 1/2 laptop, so a cooling fan for my size laptop seems to be out of the question, or atleast I have yet to find one after some pretty extensive searching. Thanks for any help that can be given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toweleeeie Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 They sell cooling pads for laptops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKandrew Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 They sell cooling pads for laptops What I was saying is that I haven't found a cooling pad big enough to cover the necessary areas of my laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toweleeeie Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 buy 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKandrew Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 buy 2? Not an option as I use a lap table in bed for use. I cannot sit up in a chair on a table because of back issues. Long story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKandrew Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Basically I use one of these, and I would need a pad that works semi well with this set up. http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-EZ-Fold-Laptop-Table/16213502 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toweleeeie Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Ok put a window box fan next to u in bed, put it on high and use head phones for sound. Ive done it for a desktop lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKandrew Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Ok put a window box fan next to u in bed, put it on high and use head phones for sound. Ive done it for a desktop lol I am almost at this option, I am however wondering if anyone makes custom fans for computers. i think I can fit a small on in the cup holder on my tray (I know this sounds silly). But, it is in fact right under my battery/ac adapter plug in. AKA, where all the heat is coming from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toweleeeie Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Maybe sealed reusable ice packs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKandrew Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Maybe sealed reusable ice packs. Your responses are so borderline troll responses. It scares me that I can't tell. You are either the best troll ever, or having some really far out suggestions that might actually work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fornix Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Try the Cooler Master NotePal U3, it's a cooling pad designed for larger laptops (19") in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toweleeeie Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Not trolling lol You will need someone to rotate ice packs if you cant get out of bed. I think it could work though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKandrew Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Not trolling lol You will need someone to rotate ice packs if you cant get out of bed. I think it could work though MOM! Bathroom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morfius Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I don't know if this has been talked about before, but I have been without this since launch and feel like an idiot. My game plays completely different now. I had no idea it was affecting me this much. My gcd's properly show when they come off. My attacks register when i click them. My animations and distancing is now correct. Thus, making my pvp experience 100% better. I can honestly say, I think this is the single biggest issue I've had with the game that could be fixed with such a small thing. I love it. With good, there is always bad... Unfortunately, after looking over the internet for a little bit, I can confirm that vsync was keeping my laptop from overheating. I have never had an issue before, until I turned off vsync. Aside from the obvious responses of just getting a better laptop or a desktop (which is not an option for me right now financially). what else can I do to maybe curb how often it over heat. Seems it's happening every couple hours or so. I have a 19 1/2 laptop, so a cooling fan for my size laptop seems to be out of the question, or atleast I have yet to find one after some pretty extensive searching. Thanks for any help that can be given. If you overclock - return to standard frequencies or even 5% bellow them... Lower your graphic details (mostly shadows - off, shader complexity - low / very low) ... this will reduce load on GPU therefore heat. Go to service to clean your laptop (or do it yourself if you can) - they collect so much dust... I had seen 1 year one so filled than was not able to work more than 15 minutes (without gaming). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zekim Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Sometimes the completely outlandish ideas are the best. Sorry about the back issue. Is there any way you could have someone construct a foam spacer for a fan? This would allow the air from a fan to channel directly at the base of the laptop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpearlikeAtom Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I don't know if this has been talked about before, but I have been without this since launch and feel like an idiot. My game plays completely different now. I had no idea it was affecting me this much. My gcd's properly show when they come off. My attacks register when i click them. My animations and distancing is now correct. Thus, making my pvp experience 100% better. I can honestly say, I think this is the single biggest issue I've had with the game that could be fixed with such a small thing. I love it. With good, there is always bad... Unfortunately, after looking over the internet for a little bit, I can confirm that vsync was keeping my laptop from overheating. I have never had an issue before, until I turned off vsync. Aside from the obvious responses of just getting a better laptop or a desktop (which is not an option for me right now financially). what else can I do to maybe curb how often it over heat. Seems it's happening every couple hours or so. I have a 19 1/2 laptop, so a cooling fan for my size laptop seems to be out of the question, or atleast I have yet to find one after some pretty extensive searching. Thanks for any help that can be given. I have a 19" also and this is the one that I use, works pretty well. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZMF27G/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BounceDK Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) You can manually set the refresh rate in the same spot where you turn on or off vsync. I imagine your laptop was running at 30fps with vsync enabled, so select 30 or 40 as your refresh rate and it should be much cooler. You'll still see tearing though. However given how buggy this game is, it may not do a thing at all - In which case you can download an app that can lower the refresh rate which is also fantastic for older games where you framerate is usually above 500 and your gpu will get very toasty. Google MSI Afterburner. I use it to lower the framerate to 60 at all times as I'm no fan of vsync and all the issues it brings in some games. Edited December 17, 2012 by BounceDK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Injudicator Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 MOM! Bathroom! LOL at the Southpark Episode (best episode evar) Do you live in a place with an IKEA? They sell breakfast in bed foldable trays, keeps my laptop nice and cooled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morfius Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 LOL at the Southpark Episode (best episode evar) Do you live in a place with an IKEA? They sell breakfast in bed foldable trays, keeps my laptop nice and cooled. IKEA sells very good passive laptop pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambunctious Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Everyone is a little different, but most people can't see frame flicker above 50fps, and many can't see any at 40fps. Anything above 60fps really is not needed, and is extra strain on your gpu. It's not like me needing a 85 refresh rate on a crt monitor to get smooth quality back in the day. I do know a lot of people who couldn't see the flicker on a crt with a 60 refresh rate, but a LCD isn't the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKandrew Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 I have a 19" also and this is the one that I use, works pretty well. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZMF27G/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00 I just ordered it. Thanks for all the advice guys. Unfortunately, I will never turn vsync on again. I don't care if my comp catches fire. Turning it off has improved my game experience by 110%. I can not be competitive at pvp without missing my gcd triggers and animation distancing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaApacHe Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I never swithced vsync on, should I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmymillertime Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I never swithced vsync on, should I? I have fullscreen windowed mode, which enables vsync automatically, and I get lots of ability delay and such, so I am not sure what to think. I will turn mine off and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothie Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 (edited) What I was saying is that I haven't found a cooling pad big enough to cover the necessary areas of my laptop. Cooler Master makes a 3 fan pad that will work on your 19.5" system. It's called the Note Pal U3. You can place the fans wherever you need them on the pad. Hope this helps. edit- ^ see someone already posted it Edited December 17, 2012 by Rothie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nijraw Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Not an option as I use a lap table in bed for use. I cannot sit up in a chair on a table because of back issues. Long story. There's your problem, the laptop needs to breath, the bed and the sheets tend to smother the vents and can cause overheating, get yourself a hard flat piece of plywood or what ever works to set your laptop on, that way there is more air flow without any soft bed or sheets restricting cooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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