Why does my new ESD mat smell so bad?
I just received my ESD mat today, and I'm hit with a really strong rubber and plastic smell that's almost unbearable. Is this normal? I wanted to start…
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Why Won't My GPU Temperatures Go Down After Gaming?
I have an RX6600 graphics card paired with a Ryzen 5 5500 processor. At startup, with just my browser and Discord running, both components are at around 30°C.…
How can I improve my PC's ventilation?
I recently got a new PC, but I'm having an issue with my graphics card getting overly hot. Its fans are going full blast, which is quite noisy.…
How to Handle Corrosion on My Graphics Card?
Hey everyone, I've had my PC for about a year now. I bought it from someone I know who built it for themselves. Recently, I noticed some white-ish,…
How to Keep My Room Cool While Gaming on My PC?
I've got this bulky Acer PC that turns my room into a sauna after about half an hour of gaming. My AC isn't cutting it because the thermostat…
How Can I Lower the Heat and Noise from My Gaming PC?
Hey everyone! I recently bought a pre-built HP Pavilion Gaming PC (model TG01-2138nl) and while it's been performing well for the price I paid (800 euros in 2021),…
Is It Okay to Put My PC on the Floor?
I built my PC a few months back, and it takes up so much desk space that my monitor and keyboard barely fit anymore. I have a small…
Is it okay to install an SSD close to my graphics card?
I have an SSD that I want to install, but the port for it is directly below the fan of my graphics card. There's only a couple of…