Matlab has been close while running.

Hi,

While my matlab script was running (even if i close the cover side, but i set up in order that it can works) suddenly my pc has shut down. My matlab code should employ 5 days for work. I noticed that the pc was very hot. Maybe is for this? Do you have any idea?

My pc has 12 GB of RAM Thanks all

[Star Strider]

If your PC ‘was very hot’, you need to clean it to be sure the air flow is normal. Use canned compressed air to clean it, not a vacuum cleaner.

Answer 1

[Walter Roberson]

Overheating can certainly lead to system shutdown :(

Make sure that your computer has plenty of airflow available. If it is a "tower" computer, make sure that you have removed accumulated dust from the inside (remember to unplug before removing the dust to prevent damaging the circuits.)

[Daniele]

Thanks for your answer! I'm using a HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC with 12 GB ram (4+8). The code is a bit longer (400 rows) with a function that takes about 60 minutes to complete. It has to do that for 120 times. It's for this that my matlab code takes 5/6 days to run. Maybe it uses only the 4 gb ram? thanks

[Walter Roberson]

Sorry I have no idea what the "4+8" refers to. The specifications for that model do not seem to mention anything about that.

laptops are often not designed for extended running. You may need to provide it with additional cooling, such as ones listed at http://laptop-coolers-review.toptenreviews.com/# or http://heavy.com/tech/2015/03/best-laptop-cooling-pad-cooler-fan-accessories/

[Daniele]

4 + 8 refers to the division of the RAM. Thanks, i'm looking for something you suggest

[Walter Roberson]

I do not see any division of ram mentioned in the product description or specifications. Is it 4 gb of SSD and 8 gb of ram? Or is it just one 4 gb stick and one 8gb stick? If it is all ram then the stick sizes are as important as the active CPU or the Nvidia GPU that you have. Memory does contribute some heat but other parts are much more.