I've got a bulky Acer PC that tends to heat my room up quite a bit, especially after about 30 minutes of gaming. My air conditioning isn't very effective since the thermostat is located in a different room. During winter, I could just crack a window to let in cool air, but that's not an option in the summer heat. I'm considering getting a standalone AC unit that would vent the hot air out through my door, as my window can't accommodate any traditional setups. I'm looking for suggestions or alternative solutions to keep my room cool while I game. Thanks!
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You might want to try using a box fan to circulate air in and out of the room. Also, look into increasing your PC's component efficiency. Venting an AC out through the door might not be super effective. Do your windows not open at all? If they do, there are portable units with vent hoses designed for windows that might work for you.
I keep my gaming PC in my office, and it helps to run a ceiling fan, along with a small desk fan that blows warm air out of the room. Plus, I have a vent booster that pulls extra air into the room to keep it cooler.
Consider relocating your PC to a different room and use long USB or HDMI cables to connect it to your gaming setup. This way, you’ll prevent heat buildup in your main room.
One solid solution is to decentralize the heat. If you can't vent the heat out with fans or AC, maybe consider moving the PC out of your room altogether.
If you can, undervolt your CPU and GPU to reduce heat output. If that’s not an option, investing in an AC unit might be your best bet. Also, consider capping your FPS, there's no need to push above your monitor's refresh rate.
1. A box fan sounds like a good idea, but I prefer to keep my door closed as much as possible.
2. My PC needs to run at peak performance for more than just gaming.
3. I was pondering about designing a custom exhaust attachment for the portable AC to fit under my door, but that might just be impractical for my situation. My casement window opens outward with vertical hinges, so I’m not sure if that would even work.