Acer Aspire 7750G occasionally Freezes after about 2 - 2.5 hours of continuous running VDJ

maggieglanville
maggieglanville Member Posts: 2 New User
edited July 2 in Aspire Laptops

Hi Everyone

Wonder if i could ask for some advise please

purchased a Lovely second hand Acer 7750G On Windows 10 Home 64.bit

which had a i7 cpu in it

1 TB SSD Hardrive

8 gig 2Rx8 PC3L-12800s-11 DDR3L 1600 CL11

it works really well but Only occasionally Freezes after about 2 - 2.5 hours of continuous running VDJ

I Looked up specs and acer testing on this laptop which wad tested on Windows 7

But This Laptop Has Windows 10 Home 64-bit

The fan has been cleaned and fresh cpu pasted applied all available updates and everything in device manager is okay nothing showing any problems it even passed the SFC.EXE/Scan now

Question is

Do you think maybe it should put back onto windows 7 or leave on Window 10

Could window 10 be causing the occasional freeze or any suggestions would be appreciated

Many Thanks Maggie

[Edited the thread to add issue detail]

Best Answer

  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 14,649 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓

    NO, use Win-10 minimum (as Win-10 support end September 2025) so I would install the unsupported Win-11 below. As this excellent 17.3" Aspire 7750G laptop even that its so old (btw, I own the 15.3" 5750-2414 version of this laptop since new) and I'm running Win-10 Pro with an i5-2540M cpu and 8GB ram 2x 4GB DDR3-1866MT/s type ram and a 1TB Samsung EVO 850 SSD drive and this laptop runs perfectly with Win10 Pro and has done so since Win-10 was first released in mid 2015.

    What I suggest (if you want to keep and make this laptop quicker for very little investment) so that your 7750G laptop is quicker, as this laptop has a dedicated AMD Mobility Radeon™ graphics and has the upper spec either i7-2630QM or i7-2720QM or the top spec i7-2820QM cpu (if it doesn't then upgrade to the top i7-2820QM cpu) and also upgrade to a 2.5" SSD boot drive like the Samsung 870 EVO and the ram to 16GB at 2x 4GB DDR3-1600MT/s as doing all this will speed up this 17.3" 7750G laptop considerably and it will run Win-10 or Pro and even the Windows 11 Installation on Unsupported Hardware perfectly and you could use this laptop for very little investment to the latest Win-11 OS. Good luck and hope this helps you out.

    Windows 11 Installation on Unsupported Hardware

    • NOTE* Microsoft is not accountable for data lost and or liable for doing this type of install.

    WAYS TO INSTALL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ways-to-install-windows-11-e0edbbfb-cfc5-4011-868b-2ce77ac7c70e

    Installing Windows 11 on devices that don't meet minimum system requirements:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/installing-windows-11-on-devices-that-don-t-meet-minimum-system-requirements-0b2dc4a2-5933-4ad4-9c09-ef0a331518f1

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Answers

  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 14,649 Trailblazer
    Answer ✓

    NO, use Win-10 minimum (as Win-10 support end September 2025) so I would install the unsupported Win-11 below. As this excellent 17.3" Aspire 7750G laptop even that its so old (btw, I own the 15.3" 5750-2414 version of this laptop since new) and I'm running Win-10 Pro with an i5-2540M cpu and 8GB ram 2x 4GB DDR3-1866MT/s type ram and a 1TB Samsung EVO 850 SSD drive and this laptop runs perfectly with Win10 Pro and has done so since Win-10 was first released in mid 2015.

    What I suggest (if you want to keep and make this laptop quicker for very little investment) so that your 7750G laptop is quicker, as this laptop has a dedicated AMD Mobility Radeon™ graphics and has the upper spec either i7-2630QM or i7-2720QM or the top spec i7-2820QM cpu (if it doesn't then upgrade to the top i7-2820QM cpu) and also upgrade to a 2.5" SSD boot drive like the Samsung 870 EVO and the ram to 16GB at 2x 4GB DDR3-1600MT/s as doing all this will speed up this 17.3" 7750G laptop considerably and it will run Win-10 or Pro and even the Windows 11 Installation on Unsupported Hardware perfectly and you could use this laptop for very little investment to the latest Win-11 OS. Good luck and hope this helps you out.

    Windows 11 Installation on Unsupported Hardware

    • NOTE* Microsoft is not accountable for data lost and or liable for doing this type of install.

    WAYS TO INSTALL: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ways-to-install-windows-11-e0edbbfb-cfc5-4011-868b-2ce77ac7c70e

    Installing Windows 11 on devices that don't meet minimum system requirements:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/installing-windows-11-on-devices-that-don-t-meet-minimum-system-requirements-0b2dc4a2-5933-4ad4-9c09-ef0a331518f1

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  • Axxo
    Axxo Member, Ally Posts: 2,040

    The Acer Aspire 7750G freezing after 2-2.5 hours of continuous use with VirtualDJ is likely due to overheating. Dust buildup, insufficient thermal paste on the CPU/GPU, or outdated drivers could be contributing factors.
    Here's a more detailed breakdown:-

    Possible Causes:
    Overheating: This is the most common reason for freezing in laptops, especially when running resource-intensive software like VirtualDJ. Dust buildup on fans and heat sinks reduces cooling efficiency, leading to overheating.
    Insufficient or Dried-Out Thermal Paste:
    The thermal paste between the CPU/GPU and the cooling system can dry out over time, reducing its effectiveness.
    Outdated Drivers:
    Outdated graphics drivers can cause performance issues and instability, potentially leading to freezing.
    Hardware Issues:
    While less likely, a failing hard drive or other hardware component could also cause freezing.
    Software Conflicts: Conflicts between VirtualDJ and other software, or even malware infections, could also be a contributing factor.

    Troubleshooting Steps:-
    1. Clean the Laptop:
    Open the laptop and clean out any dust from the fans, heat sinks, and vents using compressed air.
    2. Reapply Thermal Paste:
    If you're comfortable doing so, carefully remove the CPU and GPU coolers, clean the old paste, and apply new thermal paste.
    3. Update Drivers:
    Ensure your graphics drivers (both Intel and Nvidia if applicable) and other relevant drivers are up-to-date.
    4. Check for Malware:
    Run a scan with your antivirus software to check for malware or viruses.
    5. Monitor Temperatures:
    Use monitoring software to track CPU and GPU temperatures while running VirtualDJ to confirm if overheating is indeed the issue.
    6. Test in Safe Mode:
    Boot your laptop into Safe Mode to see if the freezing persists. If it doesn't, it suggests a software conflict.
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