I've had my PC for about 4 years, and I'm noticing that it runs at temperatures between 60-70°C while I'm playing Counter-Strike. This seems high to me compared to when it used to run between 30-50°C. I clean my fans regularly, around once a month, but I'm considering upgrading my graphics card soon. Before I do that, I want to get the temperatures down. Currently, I have five fans: one at the top, one at the back, and three at the front. Here's a link to my PC build: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/dN4vh7.
4 Answers
Make sure your fans are set up for optimal airflow. Your front fans should be pulling air in, while the back and top fans push hot air out. If you have extra space, adding more fans is a good idea!
It's important to know whether the heat is coming from your CPU or GPU. If you're hitting 60-70°C under load, that's not too bad. Just make sure everything's properly cooled; repasting thermal compound might be a good first step since it's been four years.
Yeah, I'm referring to the CPU temp.
Check the arrangement of your fans; ideally, front fans should intake while the ones at the back/top exhaust. You might want to play around with the fan curves as well. If your fans don’t have high RPMs, replacing them could lead to better cooling.
How can I tell if my fans are set up the right way? Just wanted to make sure I understand properly!
Have you thought about repasting your CPU? After four years, it might really help with thermal performance. I get that it can be intimidating to take apart your build, but it could make a significant difference.
I usually avoid taking things apart unless I have to, but I’ll definitely consider it.
Got it, I’ll add a couple more fans at the top. They should blow the hot air out, right?