andydoesnotexist: So, I have a HP brand Windows 11 laptop. I've played a decent selection of games here, like the OG Fallout, Hitman: Codename 47, Metal Gear/Metal Gear Solid and even The Suffering. I actually enjoy The Suffering and I bought it because I played it when I was younger and I wanted to play it again after about 4-5 years. Problem is, I can't even get through the game without my whole laptop freezing, forcing me to restart it. I doubt this is some kinda issue with my laptop as the technology is more recent, but I've heard that it has something to do with the software that the game uses. I've even done some snooping around to hopefully find some answers, but I haven't found anything useful so far.

I hope I find some kinda solution for this since The Suffering is too fun and I want to actually be able to play it without any issues.

karnak1: Have you followed these tips?
https://www.gog.com/forum/the_suffering_series/the_suffering_1_random_crash

rtcvb32: Is the game freezing or is the entire laptop freezing?

If it's the laptop, it sounds like the CPU and GPU are working too hard and the system is overheating. A cooling pad may help, and if it wasn't a new machine i'd suggest using compressed air to get rid of the dust inside (as dust will hold heat well).

Though for a 2004 game.... What's the framerate set to? I recall a while back someone complaining Quake was running too hard on the machine, and when he investigated it was running at like 1500fps, so when he locked the framerate it then was quiet cold and smooth.

Another thing, apparently Win10 and Win11 have ram compression turned on by default, meaning it could be packing and unpacking the game constantly if it thinks it needs it. You can turn that off with the power shell and restarting.

Braggadar: I'd think if you're entire laptop is freezing then it might be overheating. It's a problem of older games that they weren't designed to be economical with hardware.

So here's another question: when you play it, does your laptop fans go to maximum power and stay like that the whole time?

andydoesnotexist: It could possibly be overheating since I use my laptop on my bed, which could be covering the vents on the bottom.

andydoesnotexist: Well, I bought my laptop at Walmart almost 2 weeks ago and it was brand new, still in the box. I don't really know much about it since I haven't had a laptop in a long time. I can't tell exactly, but it looks like The Suffering has some decent FPS, probably 60.

andydoesnotexist: It could possibly be overheating since I use my laptop on my bed, which could be covering the vents on the bottom.

Braggadar: Yeah, bad move. Totally bad. Laptops aren't really for laps, beds or any soft or lint-generating surfaces. Especially whilst playing games. Put it on a clean table top. Dust under it regularly - I dust under mine before I wake it from standby. The more exposure it has to dust and lint the more often it'll need to be blown out with compressed air to keep your system running cool.

Nothing should block the ventilation at any time. If you still insist on playing it in bed invest in a solid over-bed table.

rtcvb32: Hmmmm.... Try getting this https://openhardwaremonitor.org/

It will record and keep track of how much you're using various components, but also includes temperature readings. On the Pi4 i have when it gets over 70C it's something to really worry about, so you might run your game for 10 something minutes and then check on how it looks

BreOl72: In that case, you should definitely invest some money in a laptop stand with inbuilt USB ventilator(s).
Trust me: it's absolutely worth the money.

BreOl72: In that case, you should definitely invest some money in a laptop stand with inbuilt USB ventilator(s).
Trust me: it's absolutely worth the money.

andydoesnotexist: Damn. I had a feeling that it wasn't a smart move. I would sit at a table, but there are none in my room.andydoesnotexist: Not a bad idea.andydoesnotexist: I might just do that.