My computer restarts every 5-10 minutes. it just suddenly starts rebooting. I have a mac os x and have no mods but, my own custom tex pack. It doesn’t matter what version of minecraft I use, how much memory it has or Anything. This is not just for minecraft. whenever I play a few other games or I am on youtube for extended periods of time it also does this. this has been persisting well before I got minecraft over a year ago. I have tried everything. If you know the solution or have this problem please reply.
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Depends upon what is wrong with it.
You could try running MC in Balanced, or low power mode.
If you are overclocking or otherwise tweaking your GPU, stop it.
Ensure that your GPU fan is running appropriately (If you can monitor your GPU temp, and it's high, but your fan is not running high, that seems to be an issue..)
Your GPU may have lost its thermal connection to its heat sink, if the thermal paste has dried up and cracked. The paste can be replaced.
I run Minecraft in low power, minimal particles, clouds off, graphics fast, and I have not tweaked the GPU that I know of. How do I tell if the paste needs to be replaced? It does not happen all the time just when I play certain games or watch youtube for a while. I can play angry birds for as long as I like without my computer restarting.
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I run Minecraft in low power, minimal particles, clouds off, graphics fast, and I have not tweaked the GPU that I know of. How do I tell if the paste needs to be replaced? It does not happen all the time just when I play certain games or watch youtube for a while. I can play angry birds for as long as I like without my computer restarting.
angry birds doesnt use that much CPU, you have to open the case to see if the thermal paste has dried
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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2kUq0
the average script-follower/lack of common sense: http://www.techtales.com/tftechs.php?m=200504#8418
windoge 8 has the saddest excuse for a BSOD, it just tells you the type of error, no stop code, no nothing, just "something went wrong, all your unsaved work has now been lost to the void that is volatile memory"
You need to physically remove the GPU and check the paste layer. Usually doing so makes the paste layer crappy, just by removing it, so you usually have to apply new paste any time you remove the GPU. But if you see the paste is flaky or powdery, then that's probably your answer. If not, you will probably still have to apply some new paste.
If you are new to fiddling around with your motherboard or computer internal gizzards, then this might not be a job to do by yourself.
Your graphics card control panel may have an option to display the running temperature. If not, you may want to download a program to do it, such as GPU Temp (free). That would be a better place to start before you remove any hardware. If the temperature is fine, then the problem is elsewhere.
As for getting a quote to repair the computer, I have no idea what it may cost. Third party repair places are almost always expensive, and often they cause more damage than they fix. Expect that they will reinstall Windows and/or wipe your hard drive even if you tell them not to, so you have to back everything up before you hand over your equipment. I'd expect they will hit you with a $100 fee for checking, and if they find something it may be a few more $100 to fix. But it depends on where you are in the world, your computer, etc.
I am new to opening up computers and do not need software to determine my computer is overheating because if I but my finger above the escape key while running minecraft it feels like i’m sticking my hand into fire. Any ideas where I could get this done reliably/professionally? the apple store? best buy? I’m sorry but, when it comes to this I’m absolutely clueless. I’ve done digging, though, and I am almost positive the thermal paste is to blame. I have neither found a reliable video/walkthrough explaining how to open up the computer and get to the paste, step by step, or a place that will do it for me. Thank you for answering, its been really helpful so far.
My system was overheating (and crashing) when using MC, and I played with my RAM settings for Java and fixed it. But I have a Windows PC and have no idea how to do that for a Mac.
I did a quick search for you, though, and this seems to walk you through it:
Certainly might be a good step to try before hauling your computer in for repair.
My rule of thumb is to allocate all but 1GB of your RAM to Minecraft. (If you've got 4GB, allocate 3GB... etc.) But that's for Windows, not sure about what might work for a Mac.
*IF* that works, you can crank up your settings without any problems, and it should run cool as an Eskimo mint salesman.
(Full disclosure: I have no idea if Eskimo mint salesmen are "cool.")
I only have 2 gigs of RAM and most of it is already in use, I don’t exactly have a gaming computer. More RAM is almost out of the question and I have had this computer for a few years now. apparently the paste dries up after about 2 years so...
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I only have 2 gigs of RAM and most of it is already in use, I don’t exactly have a gaming computer. More RAM is almost out of the question and I have had this computer for a few years now. apparently the paste dries up after about 2 years so...
then get new paste, if it is the problem
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http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2kUq0
the average script-follower/lack of common sense: http://www.techtales.com/tftechs.php?m=200504#8418
windoge 8 has the saddest excuse for a BSOD, it just tells you the type of error, no stop code, no nothing, just "something went wrong, all your unsaved work has now been lost to the void that is volatile memory"
I have been getting this problem, too. Weird thing is that it only happens to Minecraft, and in this way: When I start up it's performance is quite good, then it decreases more and more every time, and then BOOM! my computer reboots itself, no matter how many memory I allocate, it always happens. Another weird thing is that it wasn't happening before (my performance was quite bad, though) and I haven't changed anything in my computer and it doesn't have any viruses, I ran CCleaner and my anti-virus program. Can someone tell me what's the problem, please?
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Apparently my computer doesn't support fancy graphics... -.-
You could try running MC in Balanced, or low power mode.
If you are overclocking or otherwise tweaking your GPU, stop it.
Ensure that your GPU fan is running appropriately (If you can monitor your GPU temp, and it's high, but your fan is not running high, that seems to be an issue..)
Your GPU may have lost its thermal connection to its heat sink, if the thermal paste has dried up and cracked. The paste can be replaced.
I'd suggest you post in a forum for your PC tech support, since Minecraft isn't your problem. You'll get answers more targeted to your system.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2kUq0
the average script-follower/lack of common sense: http://www.techtales.com/tftechs.php?m=200504#8418
windoge 8 has the saddest excuse for a BSOD, it just tells you the type of error, no stop code, no nothing, just "something went wrong, all your unsaved work has now been lost to the void that is volatile memory"
If you are new to fiddling around with your motherboard or computer internal gizzards, then this might not be a job to do by yourself.
Your graphics card control panel may have an option to display the running temperature. If not, you may want to download a program to do it, such as GPU Temp (free). That would be a better place to start before you remove any hardware. If the temperature is fine, then the problem is elsewhere.
As for getting a quote to repair the computer, I have no idea what it may cost. Third party repair places are almost always expensive, and often they cause more damage than they fix. Expect that they will reinstall Windows and/or wipe your hard drive even if you tell them not to, so you have to back everything up before you hand over your equipment. I'd expect they will hit you with a $100 fee for checking, and if they find something it may be a few more $100 to fix. But it depends on where you are in the world, your computer, etc.
I did a quick search for you, though, and this seems to walk you through it:
http://www.nextgenupdate.com/forums/operating-system-talk/423064-allocate-more-ram-minecraft-mac.html
Certainly might be a good step to try before hauling your computer in for repair.
My rule of thumb is to allocate all but 1GB of your RAM to Minecraft. (If you've got 4GB, allocate 3GB... etc.) But that's for Windows, not sure about what might work for a Mac.
*IF* that works, you can crank up your settings without any problems, and it should run cool as an Eskimo mint salesman.
(Full disclosure: I have no idea if Eskimo mint salesmen are "cool.")
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2kUq0
the average script-follower/lack of common sense: http://www.techtales.com/tftechs.php?m=200504#8418
windoge 8 has the saddest excuse for a BSOD, it just tells you the type of error, no stop code, no nothing, just "something went wrong, all your unsaved work has now been lost to the void that is volatile memory"
Apparently my computer doesn't support fancy graphics... -.-
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