Charging while Gaming

Glenmart
Glenmart Member Posts: 2 New User
edited August 2023 in 2018 Archives
Is it ok for laptop to use while it's charging? My unit is aspire e 14

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  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
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    Yes, charging the laptop while gaming should not be a problem.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


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  • Sharanji
    Sharanji ACE Posts: 4,328 Pathfinder
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    Glenmart 

    Every battery can only sustain a finite number of charge and discharge cycles, after which it starts wearing off quickly.  

    There’s no way to “overcharge” these batteries. When you get to 100% charge and leave your laptop plugged in, the charger will stop charging the battery. The laptop will just run directly off the power cable. After the battery discharges a bit, the charger will kick into gear again and top the battery off. There’s no risk of damaging the battery by charging it over its capacity.  

    Leaving your laptop plugged in will not cause short term damage, but if you only ever use it on AC power you’ll almost certainly find that after a year the battery’s capacity has been significantly reduced. Similarly, if you only ever use it on battery power you’ll get through the battery’s discharge cycles quicker.  

    So, the best solution is something of a compromise between the two: use it on battery power some days, and keep it plugged in on others. And in all cases, you’ll want to ensure it doesn’t get too hot.  

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  • ven98
    ven98 ACE Posts: 4,073 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    Yes, charging the laptop while gaming should not be a problem.
    Always post the following characterisitcs of the device:
    -Model number
    -Part number(not required, but helpful)
    -CPU
    -GPU
    -Operating system

    Helios 300 and Nitro 5 users DO NOT update the BIOS to version 1.22 if you don't want the keyboard's backlight to turn off after 30 seconds even when the device is plugged in.


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    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!

  • Sharanji
    Sharanji ACE Posts: 4,328 Pathfinder
    Answer ✓
    Glenmart 

    Every battery can only sustain a finite number of charge and discharge cycles, after which it starts wearing off quickly.  

    There’s no way to “overcharge” these batteries. When you get to 100% charge and leave your laptop plugged in, the charger will stop charging the battery. The laptop will just run directly off the power cable. After the battery discharges a bit, the charger will kick into gear again and top the battery off. There’s no risk of damaging the battery by charging it over its capacity.  

    Leaving your laptop plugged in will not cause short term damage, but if you only ever use it on AC power you’ll almost certainly find that after a year the battery’s capacity has been significantly reduced. Similarly, if you only ever use it on battery power you’ll get through the battery’s discharge cycles quicker.  

    So, the best solution is something of a compromise between the two: use it on battery power some days, and keep it plugged in on others. And in all cases, you’ll want to ensure it doesn’t get too hot.  

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    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!
  • Glenmart
    Glenmart Member Posts: 2 New User
    Sharanji said:
    Glenmart 

    Every battery can only sustain a finite number of charge and discharge cycles, after which it starts wearing off quickly.  

    There’s no way to “overcharge” these batteries. When you get to 100% charge and leave your laptop plugged in, the charger will stop charging the battery. The laptop will just run directly off the power cable. After the battery discharges a bit, the charger will kick into gear again and top the battery off. There’s no risk of damaging the battery by charging it over its capacity.  

    Leaving your laptop plugged in will not cause short term damage, but if you only ever use it on AC power you’ll almost certainly find that after a year the battery’s capacity has been significantly reduced. Similarly, if you only ever use it on battery power you’ll get through the battery’s discharge cycles quicker.  

    So, the best solution is something of a compromise between the two: use it on battery power some days, and keep it plugged in on others. And in all cases, you’ll want to ensure it doesn’t get too hot.  

    Hit 'Like' if you find the answer helpful!   
    Click on 'Yes' if the comment answers your question!
    So it is ok to use while charging as long as it sustain a low temperature?
  • Sharanji
    Sharanji ACE Posts: 4,328 Pathfinder
    Glenmart said:
    So it is ok to use while charging as long as it sustain a low temperature?
    Yes, you can use it while charging. As I mentioned in previous post the best solution is something of a compromise between the two: use it on battery power some days, and keep it plugged in on others.