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    Default Computer can't handle streaming any more without crashing! Fuck!

    Camming is currently my only viable source of income. It's been slow lately but I'm still supporting myself and getting by, even though I'm in London with the $>£ conversion and a really high cost of living. But all of a sudden my computer has started overheating and crashing when I try to stream. And that means I'm fucked. I haven't built up enough savings yet to afford a new computer so if this one breaks down I don't have any way of making money. I'm seriously freaking out right now, I'm pretty much having a panic attack.

    Does anyone have any advice for fixing an overheating laptop?



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    Default Re: Computer can't handle streaming any more without crashing! Fuck!

    are you using the encoder? stop and use HD drop down for now. You don't want to fry the computer if its having problems. maybe decalyn can post here or PM her - she's really good with computers.







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    Thanks guys, I'd actually already PMd Decalyn after the 2nd time it crashed. I'm gonna try the compressed air thing and hopefully that will work. If not my suspended freakout will resume tomorrow. I can't cam without the encoder though, even on the lowest settings it freezes like crazy - I think coz I'm in UK and SM servers aren't.



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    I feel for you! This is exactly what happened to my old Mac laptop. The fan gets really loud and freezes even if I don't use the Encoder. I hope you'll be able to get a better computer soon.
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    yes, that is a box fan that my laptop is sitting on. I have a pile of laptops in the corner of the room, this is actually older than the last that decided to be even worse than this one, which was actually repaired under warranty three times before the warranty ran out and I needed to get it repaired a 4th time. I caved and bought another. Then that started having worse issues and ugh I've gone through almost a laptop a year. I'm getting a desktop ASAP.

    Can you get or use credit? A credit card or maybe a store credit? I wish I could suggest something better then the fan but it honestly is the ONLY thing that works for me and has worked on the past with other laptops that were being ridiculous. The sound apparently isn't there for the customers either, I keep it on the low setting but it still does the job.
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    My brother wrapped a soft, flat icepack in a towel and set his computer on it many times to cool it down. Weird, but it worked for him really well until he upgraded computers.

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    My laptop was getting really hot and would shut down completely if I was doing too many things at once. Then I got a £20 USB fan from Amazon, and it's been great!

    If you need a new computer, maybe you can get a Next account? They don't have a huge range of computers, but you can get something suitable and pay it back monthly.

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    i presume you believe it is overheating because the fans are working like crazy to keep the cpu cool? and you believe that this is what is causing the crashes? its worth checking that your computer is all nice and clean with regard to viruses, trojans, and lots of other nasties that can cause issues too.

    my laptop was shutting down randomly a long time ago, after fans kicking in for ages. took it apart and discovered that loads of dust was blocking vents etc. i now ensure i clean it out regularly.

    you can get a product that your lapop can sit on, which contains fans. this can either rest on your lap or anywhere to be honest. there are lots to choose from, have a look here http://bit.ly/RkLoIA

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    Thanks for the advice, everyone. I got some compressed air, sprayed the vents and a huge puff of dust came out. Everything seems to be running a lot better now - I can actually feel air blowing out of the vents! Work tonight will be the proper test but I'm hopeful things are fine.



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    good luck!! Definitely crossing my fingers for you really wish that would have worked for me tried it lol
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    the #1 reason for laptops overheating is dust blocking the cooler....compressed air will work ever time...you can also get a cheap lap top ventilator for like 10$ from any computer shop you can place it under the laptop and it gives you better air flow and also an added fan...clean your laptops regularly they store dust like nothing else in the house because they are circulating air in a tight space....

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    Aw don't worry Decalyn, the rest of the girls here managed to sort me out. I promise to bug you annoyingly next time I have tech issues, ok?



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