My pc won't run games anymore.

Crutii0nal

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I reformatted my pc because there was a CMD box that kept opening for a few seeconds when I was playing games. It got done I installed all of my games and they started lagging. I updated my drivers on the nvidia website. I'm on a laptop.
 
Solution
Used to have a m17xR2, so i know about the line. You will have to get the SERVICE manual from the forums or google it, and strip it down to the CPU. When you bare off the CPU, you will need to REPASTE the top of the CPU after cleaning it, then reapply the fan. Make sure to dust everything off. I would as well suggest the same for the GPU you have inside, strip down and repaste.
This is my monthly "to do" list when I service computers and what I recommend. 95% of all issues usually are 'underlying' things that suddenly 'kick in' when applying these methods. I would also recommend checking for any BIOS updates to the Mobo (check at Gigabyte's Website), just to make sure nothing is 'hiccuping' in the background that may cause 'some' of the over all issue (every little bit helps right???).

Did you install all Windows Updates? Including OPTIONAL except BING? Check them and repeat till ALL are installed.

Download and run Slim Drivers, install all the latest updates but you don't need to reboot until you do the last update

Go to www.filehippo.com, download Malwarebytes, go to CUSTOM Scan and set it to do a full system scan (by DEFAULT IT DOESN"T DO THAT, and AntiVirus doesn't pick up alot of malware) - this resolved almost ALL other similiar posts to date as most had Malware the AV didn't pick up.

Remove whatever AV your using and download AVIRA, AVG, Comodo or Panda go to CUSTOM Scan and set it to do a full system scan (by DEFAULT IT DOESN"T DO THAT) - this repeatedly has resolved alot of people issue relying on MS Essentials.

Repeat the AV/Malware scans till the system comes up clean.

Download and run SPECCY, copy and paste the first tab to show your idle temps

Download AUTORUNS and turn off anything NOT critical on startup, so you don't need to run JAVAScheduler to check for Java updates everytime you start your computer for example. BE CAREFUL AND KNOW WHAT YOUR TURNING OFF BEFORE YOU DO IT.

Open Computer, Can Air dust out the bunnies and use paint brush on the vents, coolers, fans, etc.

Go through and provide a response on each point, don't SKIP IT because "I ALREADY DID IT" , just try doing it again as of THIS post so we know NOW what is happening as compared to BEFORE you posted.
 

The problem is most likely overheating because idle the cpu is 89-94C how would i go about fixing that? I'm on an alienware m14xr2 btw
 
Used to have a m17xR2, so i know about the line. You will have to get the SERVICE manual from the forums or google it, and strip it down to the CPU. When you bare off the CPU, you will need to REPASTE the top of the CPU after cleaning it, then reapply the fan. Make sure to dust everything off. I would as well suggest the same for the GPU you have inside, strip down and repaste.
 
Solution
I believe laptops run hotter than desktops just by default. Repasting the thermalpaste on the CPU does help a lot but don't expect Desktop temps.

I am on my second Asus ROG laptop and the CPU's do run hot.


I am going to try Crutii0nal's suggestion for my PCs as they are running slow....

 


Uhm Crutii0nal's is the OP (original poster) of the PROBLEM. He didn't have suggestions, I provided all the suggestions. You might want to slow down and reread the thread.

Yes Laptop run hotter, but above 80C is bad even in a laptop, 90 your about to damage your CPU and other components, 100C your melting down the core at this point. At idle (not having programs run) should be 60s to 70s or less... he stated "idle the cpu is 89-94C" which means he is damaging his CPU and other parts, especially if he tried to play any games or do 'things' (like 10 tabs open in his browser) on his PC that would cause it to 'work hard'.

 


Ok, man. Looks like Processors are not the only things that run hot around here.