My PC Keeps Freezing During Games - Help with Overheating?
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ChillVibes99
I recently built a PC using the S300 case, and it's been running fine overall. However, every time I try to play games, my PC tends to freeze. I suspect it could be due to my CPU overheating. Here's my setup:
- GPU: RTX 3070
- CPU Cooler: Thermalright AXP90 X53 Full Low Profile ITX
- CPU: Intel i7-14700K
- Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix B760-I
I don't care much about graphics, but I want to play without constant freezing. I'm open to downclocking or any other solutions. Any advice on what I could do to manage the heating issue? Thanks!
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Wow, using a low profile cooler with an i7-14700K is a recipe for thermal issues! The AXP90 cooler can handle up to 150W, but that CPU can draw up to 250W. You really should consider power limiting it to around 60% or even less to avoid overheating. That should help with stability during gaming.
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ChillVibes99: That makes a lot of sense! Could I also switch the case or get a bigger cooler?