I've got a bulky Acer PC, and after just half an hour of gaming, my room becomes super hot, like a sauna! My air conditioning isn't very helpful since the thermostat is in another room. In the winter, I can just open the window for cooler air, but now that it's summer, that's not an option. I'm considering a standalone AC unit that vents through the door, but I'd love to hear your thoughts and any alternative solutions you might have. Thanks!
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You might want to place your PC in a different room and run USB and HDMI cables back to your gaming area. That way, the PC won't radiate heat into your space.
In my office, I combat the heat by using a ceiling fan along with a desk fan that helps push the warm air out. I also installed a vent booster to pull in cool air more effectively.
Consider undervolting your CPU and GPU if you're comfortable with that. If that’s not feasible, then going with the AC really is the best way to go. Also, try limiting your FPS; there’s no reason to run beyond your monitor’s refresh rate.
One option is to decentralize your setup. If you can't move the hot air out through fans or AC, think about relocating the PC to another room altogether.
You could try using a box fan to improve air circulation in and out of your room. Also, consider making your PC components more efficient. That venting AC idea with the door might not work as well as you hope. Do your windows really not open at all? There are some AC units that can work with slightly open windows, too.
I can give the box fan a shot, but I usually keep my door shut. And yeah, my PC needs to run at top performance for more than just gaming. I've been mulling over the idea of making a custom exhaust for the portable AC under the door crack, but I'm not sure how practical that is. My window setup is tricky with those vertical hinges.