I'm dealing with a bulky Acer PC that turns my room into a sauna after just half an hour of gaming. My air conditioning isn't doing much because the thermostat is in another room. In winter, I could just crack a window for some fresh air, but now that it's summer, that's not an option. I'm considering a standalone AC unit that vents heat out my door since my window can't accommodate traditional units. I'm curious to hear if anyone has found different solutions to this problem! Thanks!
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If you're able, consider undervolting your CPU and GPU. If that’s not an option, then an AC unit is probably your best bet. Also, there's no need to have your FPS go above your monitor's refresh rate—cap it!
Honestly, the best solution is to decentralize. If you can't get the heat out of the room with fans or an AC intake, think about moving your PC to another room entirely.
You could also think about putting your PC in another room and running USB or HDMI cables into your room. That way, it won't generate heat in your gaming space.
Try using a box fan to help circulate air in and out of the room. Also, see if there’s a way to improve the efficiency of your PC components. Venting an AC out the door might not work as well as you think—do your windows not open at all? There are units designed to work with windows that only need a small opening, just a few inches.
In my office, I keep my gaming PC cool by using a ceiling fan and a small desk fan that blows warm air out of the room, plus a vent booster to get more cool air in from the duct.
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