I've got a bulky Acer PC, and I've noticed that after just 30 minutes of gaming, my room starts to feel like a sauna. Using my AC isn't helping much since the thermostat is located in a different room. During the winter, I could simply open a window for ventilation, but now that it's summer, that's not an option. I'm considering purchasing a standalone AC unit that would vent the heat out of my door, as my window isn't compatible with traditional systems. I'm curious if anyone has found other solutions or thoughts on this situation. Thanks!
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I have my gaming PC in my office, and I use a ceiling fan along with a small desk fan to push warm air out of the room. A vent booster also helps pull extra cool air from the vent, keeping the space comfortable.
Honestly, the best solution might be to decentralize your setup. If you can't effectively move the heat out with fans or AC, consider relocating your PC to another room altogether.
You could use a box fan to help with air circulation in and out of the room. Also, think about improving the efficiency of your PC components. As for venting an AC out your door, it might not work as well as you'd hope. Do your windows not open at all? There are portable AC units that have hoses designed to fit through windows that open wider than just a few inches.
If you can, try undervolting your CPU and GPU to reduce heat output. If that's not an option, then getting an AC unit is your best bet. Also, capping your FPS could help since there's no reason to run above your monitor's refresh rate.
Consider moving your PC to another room entirely. You can run USB and HDMI cables to connect it to your setup; this way, it won't generate heat in your room at all.
1. I could try a box fan, but I'd prefer to keep my door shut most of the time.
2. My PC has to run at max performance for more than just gaming, so I'm not sure about downgrading.
3. I was considering designing a custom exhaust attachment for my portable AC that fits under the door, but I know that's probably impractical. My casement window opens outward, so I'm not sure how that would work.