I'm currently using an Acer Nitro N50-640 gaming desktop that has an Intel Core i5-12400F processor and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card. My setup includes 32GB of RAM, a 1TB PCIe SSD, and a 2TB HDD. Lately, it's been running really hot, and I've had to remove the side panel and plug in an additional fan just to keep it cool. I'm wondering if I should invest in a liquid cooler for better airflow or if it might be wiser to just look for a whole new PC instead. I also want to mention that I'm not really interested in building a PC from scratch myself.
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Is this overheating a new problem for your PC? If it's been running hot forever, there might be a deeper issue. I'd recommend redoing the thermal paste first—it’s a simple fix and there are tons of tutorials online. In the long run, though, upgrading to a better GPU might be necessary too. The GTX 1650 is starting to show its age. Something like the 5060 TI or even the 9060 XT would give you a big performance boost.
Before diving into any upgrades, have you considered checking the thermal paste on your CPU? If you haven't reapplied it before, that could really help with the heat issue. Liquid cooling might not be the magic solution if the thermal paste is old. Also, think about your budget—sometimes a good upgrade is just around the corner if you know what to look for.
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