I've built my first PC about 2.5 years ago, and I have to admit, I wasn't entirely sure what I was doing back then. Lately, I've been playing more demanding games like Monster Hunter Wilds and I'm struggling to keep my GPU cool. It often hits around 80°C even on the lowest settings. I'm not sure if I made some poor choices with my components, but I'd love to get some tips on optimizing my temperatures during gaming while still enjoying nice graphics. Here's what I have in my build: 2 x 32 GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5 SDRAM, a 2 TB Samsung 980 PRO SSD, an Intel Core i9-12900k CPU, an RX 6950 XT GPU, a Corsair RMx Series power supply, an MSI MPG Z690 Carbon Wifi DDR5 motherboard, a Fractal Design Pop XL case, and +2 additional Thermaltake ToughFan 12 fans, along with a Noctua NH-U12A CPU cooler. Basically, I have 5 intake fans and 1 exhaust fan plus the CPU cooler. Any advice would be much appreciated!
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Your specs actually look pretty solid, so it shouldn't be an issue with your components. One tip I’d suggest is swapping one of your intake fans to exhaust at the top back of the case; that could help with airflow. If you can, post a picture of the fan orientation; it might make diagnosing the issue easier!
Hitting 80°C means your GPU won't boost past that threshold. You might want to tweak your fan curve to keep the temperature around 72-78°C under load. Also, ensure that you have positive case pressure by having more intake fans than exhaust, as this can significantly help with cooling!
I don't really know how to add images on this, but I've got 3 intakes at the front, 2 on top, and 1 exhaust at the back.