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

maggieglanville

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

ACER 7750g TEST UNDER WINDOWS 7.txt

cpu i7 Image.png

ACER 7750G Motherboard.jpg

[Edited the thread to add issue detail]

Accepted answers

StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/726469/acer-aspire-7750g

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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StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/726469/acer-aspire-7750g

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

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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