Hey everyone! I'm reaching out for some help with my PC that's been running really hot, especially with the summer heat intensifying the issue. I've had this setup for about 3-4 years, and while it's always run hot, it's now gotten to the point where I'm practically sweating while gaming.
Here are my temperature readings:
- When idle or browsing the web, I'm seeing temps around 55–65°C.
- While gaming (Rocket League, Marvel Rivals), my temperatures hit 70–80°C, and at times even higher within just 10-30 minutes of play.
I recently tried a new AIO cooler and set my fans to full speed which has helped cool my gaming temps to around 65°C, but it's still uncomfortable as my room heats up significantly, making it tough to game. I suspect my Founders Edition 3080 Ti might be part of the problem, as it's single-fan and releases a lot of heat in the case.
I've already vacuumed out dust, reapplied thermal paste, and even tried several fan setups, including blowing a box fan on it. Here are my key specs for reference:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5950X
- Current AIO Cooler: ARCTIC Liquid Freezer III Pro
- Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero
I'm open to any suggestions for improving airflow, undervolting, or other adjustments that might help. I'm also willing to purchase new parts if needed; I just want a cooler setup. My goal is to get my idle temps down to around 30-45°C. Thanks a lot for any help!
4 Answers
Have you thought about getting an air conditioner for your room? Your PC coolers are just pushing heat into the room now, so you need something to cool the space down as well. A window AC might really help with that issue. Plus, you’d be more comfortable while gaming, which is always a win!
You're right—if you're generating a lot of heat, you need a way to get it out of the room! The fans just relocate it, but it’ll still make your gaming space steamy. It might be worth investing in better room cooling alongside your PC upgrades.
I think you might be overlooking how heat distribution works! Just because your PC coolers are better now doesn't mean they remove heat completely; they just move it around. Undervolting can help lower temps, but it won’t eliminate heat. If your room still gets too warm, you should definitely consider cooling solutions for the entire space.
Honestly, your gaming temps are pretty standard for a CPU like that, especially with multiple cores running hot. The main culprit here is likely your GPU, which generates the most heat. If you want to see a drop in temperatures, undervolting your CPU and GPU could help reduce power consumption, but it might slightly affect performance in gaming. Just make sure your BIOS is up to date and that there aren't any apps using a lot of CPU in the background causing higher temps. But remember, you're still going to generate heat regardless, and that heat has to go somewhere, so your room may still warm up. Just keep that in mind!
That's true! When I undervolted my GPU, I noticed a significant power drop and only a minor decrease in performance during gameplay. It made the room a lot more comfortable overall.