I'm dealing with a bulky Acer PC that heats up my room significantly after about 30 minutes of gaming, making it feel like a sauna. My air conditioning isn't cutting it because the thermostat is in a different room. In winter, I could just crack a window, but that's not an option now that it's summer. I'm considering buying a standalone AC unit that could vent heat out through my door since my window won't work for any AC design. I'd love to hear your suggestions or any other solutions you've found to tackle this issue.
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If possible, undervolt your CPU and GPU to keep them cooler. Also, capping your FPS might help too; there's no need to go above your monitor's refresh rate.
The most effective way to keep your room cool is to either move the PC out of the room or find a way to vent the heat outside. If you can't do either of those, consider using fans to help circulate the air.
Using a box fan can help circulate air in and out of the room. Also, check if you can optimize your PC's components for better efficiency. I doubt venting an AC out the door will work well, though. Can your windows open at all? There are portable AC units that can work with windows that don’t open too much if you look into the right ones.
Another option is relocating your PC to another room and running USB/HDMI cables so you can still use it from your room. This way, you won’t have to deal with the heat it generates!
In my office, I've got a ceiling fan and a small desk fan blowing warm air out while using a vent booster to pull more air in. It really helps in keeping things cool!
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