I'm dealing with a situation where my bulky Acer PC heats up my room significantly after just 30 minutes of gaming, making it feel like a sauna. My AC isn't very effective since the thermostat is in another room. In winter, I could just open a window, but that's not an option in the summer. I'm considering getting a standalone AC unit that can vent heat through my door since my window isn't compatible. Any suggestions or alternative solutions would be greatly appreciated!
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If you're up for it, putting your PC in another room and running USB/HDMI cables to your room can work wonders. This way, your gaming setup doesn’t heat up your space!
For my gaming setup in my office, I use a ceiling fan along with a small desk fan that blows warm air out of the room. I also got a vent booster to pull extra cool air in, which helps a lot!
If possible, try undervolting your CPU and GPU to reduce heat output. If that’s not feasible, I’d say your best bet is really that AC. Also, capping your FPS can help; there's no point in running above your monitor's refresh rate.
The best option might be to decentralize the heat. If you can't really vent the heat out of the room with fans or AC, consider moving your PC to another room entirely. That way, it won't heat up the space you're in while you game.
Using a box fan could really help circulate the air in and out of your room. Also, consider improving the efficiency of your PC parts. Just a heads up, venting the AC out the door might not be super effective. Do your windows not open at all? There are these portable AC units that come with vent hoses, which should fit in any window that opens a bit.
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