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GunsForBucks Mar 29, 2024 @ 5:46pm
Is it OK to shut down a laptop after gaming?
Would it be better to let it run / idle for a few mins to cool off before shutting it down?
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Originally posted by _I_:
its fine, it will cool at its own rate
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_I_ Mar 29, 2024 @ 5:53pm 
its fine, it will cool at its own rate
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N3tRunn3r Mar 29, 2024 @ 6:32pm 
yes you can, as the laptop wont get any hotter by shutting it down. just cools down slowlier.
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libadwaita (she/her) Mar 29, 2024 @ 8:22pm 
shutting it down will cool off the components faster than leaving it on for a few minutes
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Nabster Mar 30, 2024 @ 3:22am 
It is not a car engine, you can just shut it down straight away
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GunsForBucks Mar 30, 2024 @ 4:50am 
Thanks for the replies.

Even if not a car engine, suddenly shutting down whatever fan may be running would probably cause a small spike in temps. But nothing it seems I should worry about.

Cheers.

I should probably get a cooling pad if I am gaming on it anyway, it gets pretty warm in spots. It really isn't a gaming machine.
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