I've got a bulky Acer PC that really heats up my room after about 30 minutes of gaming, turning it into a sauna. My air conditioning isn't helping much since the thermostat is in another room. During winter, I could just open the window to cool things down, but with summer here, that's not an option. I'm considering a standalone AC unit that can vent the heat out of my door since my window won't work with any AC designs. What are some effective solutions or ideas you've tried to combat this issue?
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If you can undervolt your CPU and GPU, that could help reduce heat. Otherwise, AC might be your best bet. Also, limiting your frame rate to match your monitor can cut down on unnecessary heat.
Using a box fan can really help with air circulation. Also, make sure your PC components are running efficiently. About that AC venting out of the door, I'd be cautious—it might not work as well as you hope. Can your windows open at all? There are portable AC units designed for windows that can work as long as there's a bit of space to run a vent hose.
In my gaming office, I use a ceiling fan alongside a small desk fan to push warm air out. A vent booster that draws in air also helps cool the room more effectively.
The most straightforward solution is to relocate the heat source. If you can't vent the heat out effectively, consider moving the PC to a different room entirely.
Consider putting your PC in another room and run USB and HDMI cables back to your gaming space. That way, the heat stays out of your room.
I might give the box fan a try but I usually keep my door shut. My PC performance needs to be top-notch for reasons beyond gaming. I was also pondering a custom exhaust attachment for the AC to fit under the door, but I'm not sure how practical that is. My window opens outwards but has vertical hinges, which complicates things.