I'm using a larger Acer PC, and after about 30 minutes of gaming, my room feels like a sauna. My AC isn't helping much since the thermostat is located in another room. During winter, I could just open a window to cool things down, but with summer heat, that isn't an option. I'm considering a stand-alone AC unit that vents heat out of my door, as my windows aren't suitable for any kind of AC setup. I'm looking for suggestions or alternative solutions to tackle this issue! Thanks!
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The best way to handle this is to try decentralizing the heat. If you can't move air around with fans or an AC unit, consider relocating your PC to another room altogether. That'll help keep your gaming area cooler without the heat generated by your machine.
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Using a box fan can really help with air circulation in and out of the room. Also, think about optimizing your PC components for better efficiency. Venting an AC out of your door might not work great, though—you mentioned your window doesn't open, right? Those AC units designed for window installation usually just need a couple of inches to fit, so maybe look into those if any part of your window opens.
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I could try the box fan, but I prefer to keep my door shut most of the time. Setting my PC for maximum performance is also necessary for non-gaming tasks. I'm toying with the idea of making a custom exhaust attachment for my AC to fit under the door. Not sure if that's practical, though—my casement window has vertical hinges, so I doubt it would work.