I've got a bulky Acer PC, and after about half an hour of gaming, my room feels like a sauna. My AC isn't cutting it because the thermostat is in another room. In winter, I could just open a window to cool things off, but that's not an option in summer. I'm considering getting a standalone AC unit that can vent the heat out through my door since my window isn't suitable for any AC setup. Has anyone else faced this problem, and what solutions have you found?
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If possible, undervolt your CPU and GPU to reduce heat. Besides that, AC might be your best bet. Also, consider capping your FPS; there's no need to run higher than your monitor's refresh rate.
Using a box fan can help with air circulation, and it's worth checking if you can improve your PC's efficiency. Just to let you know, venting an AC out the door might not be super effective. Are your windows completely sealed? There are units designed for windows that may work if your window opens wide enough.
An interesting solution might be moving your PC to another room entirely and using USB/HDMI cables to connect to it. This way, you won't be dealing with any excess heat in your gaming area.
In my office, I combat heat by running a ceiling fan alongside a desk fan blowing warm air out of the room. I also use a vent booster to draw cooler air into the room more efficiently.
One solid approach is to decentralize the heat. If you can't exhaust air out of your room easily, consider moving the PC to another room. That way, it won't heat up your gaming space at all.
I can try a box fan, but I usually keep my door shut. My PC’s got to perform at its best for other usage too, not just gaming. I even thought about making a custom exhaust attachment for the AC to fit under my door, but I'm not sure if that’s practical.