Hardware ok to run games?

[LOLing]

Hey guys! I am new to this forum so I hope I am in the right section to ask this question... 

I just purchased a Spectre x360 and I am using it mostly as a college computer. But I am wondering if it is ok to occasionally run something like a nds emulator or a game like tera? Because when I run the emulator, the computer does get quite hot. So I am conserning about if that will decrease the life span of the machine. 

Also, do you guys have some tips on how to lower the temp. to protect the computer? 

Thank you very much!! 🙂

[Huffer]

The computer will shut itself off or at least will begin to downclock as a warning. First thing is to figure out how hot it is getting. Download Speedfan and install it:

http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

This will tell the temperatures you are actually getting. On thin laptops you can feel the heat a little more and 60 or 70 C is pretty hot to the human touch but is not out of line for a laptop. When we start getting to 85 or 90 then we start to worry. 

[LOLing]

I see! I will give it a try! Thanks!

and Do you know about how the graphic card works? I've seen many people say to stay away from 3d games because the graphic card on this computer is not good enough. But what exactly does it mean? Thanks for your patience! 🙂

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

The graphics card is not wonderful. It is Intel HD probably which is way better than integrated video used to be but still too weak for really demanding games. But it will handle slightly older 3D games. Try it and worst that happens is the game will not launch or runs poorly. 

This site will also do a little preview test and let you know how a game would run on your PC without actually running it. 

https://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri

You are correct to treat your laptop like the precision instrument it is and be careful but it is not made of glass; you can try some things and let it stretch its legs a bit without damaging it. 

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