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Cooling down my gaming PC (Please Help)

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June 22, 2014 11:37:50 PM

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($189.99 @ Micro Center)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D14 65.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($64.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($128.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($52.92 @ Amazon)
Video Card: MSI Radeon R9 290 4GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($418.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Inwin GT1 (Black/Red) ATX Mis Tower Case $(64.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: SeaSonic G-750 750W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($19.99 @

This is my first gaming computer build, and it runs amazingly on the highest graphic settings. however, I was play BF4 and it go super super hot, it was saying at one point it reached 90 Degrees Celsius.... which is ridiculously hot. I have the Inwin GT1 (not the best case I know) but it comes with 2 fanes, one intake in the front, and one exhaust in the back. I moved the stock exhaust to the top as my Noctua NH-D14 is pretty big for this case and actually touches the the clear side of the case inside. so as for fans that is really all I have. I really wanted some input as to how to cool it down when i play high graphic games for a long time. I was thinking maybe the Corsair Quiet Edition LED fans? getting two and putting them on top and putting the stock fan to the back where it originally was. Thank you!!

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June 22, 2014 11:42:19 PM

since putting intake on the side is going to be hard, then if you can put a 140 mm fan on the front as intake, then 12omm fan exhaust at the back and 120mm x 2 fans as exhaust at top..

this could help out..
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June 22, 2014 11:48:12 PM

If you are talking about the GPU temp, that is normal.

"AMD On The Temperatures:

I wanted to highlight our new PowerTune mechanism, as some of you have expressed concerns around acoustics and temperature. As noted in our explanation of the new mechanisms included in PowerTune on the 290 Series, we have designed the 290 Series to operate at a steady state of 95C. By running at 95C, we are both maximizing the performance and minimizing the acoustics of the product. We do this by increasing clocks/voltages and/or reducing the fan speed until the GPU runs at the temperature target. By having the GPU target at lower temperature, you sacrifice either performance or acoustics.

Some of you have expressed concern over the GPU running at 95C. Be assured, that 95C is a perfectly safe temperature at which the GPU can operate for its entire life. There is no technical reason to reduce the target temperature below 95C. However, like all aspects of PowerTune, this is completely within the control of the end user. If you would rather have you GPU operate at a lower temperature, such as 85C or 73C, we strongly encourage you to customize it to your preference and write about it in your review. This is, after all, the reason that we design products with this level of flexibility."

Source: http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/radeon_r9_290x_rev...
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June 23, 2014 12:01:56 AM

mamasan2000 said:
If you are talking about the GPU temp, that is normal.

"AMD On The Temperatures:

I wanted to highlight our new PowerTune mechanism, as some of you have expressed concerns around acoustics and temperature. As noted in our explanation of the new mechanisms included in PowerTune on the 290 Series, we have designed the 290 Series to operate at a steady state of 95C. By running at 95C, we are both maximizing the performance and minimizing the acoustics of the product. We do this by increasing clocks/voltages and/or reducing the fan speed until the GPU runs at the temperature target. By having the GPU target at lower temperature, you sacrifice either performance or acoustics.

Some of you have expressed concern over the GPU running at 95C. Be assured, that 95C is a perfectly safe temperature at which the GPU can operate for its entire life. There is no technical reason to reduce the target temperature below 95C. However, like all aspects of PowerTune, this is completely within the control of the end user. If you would rather have you GPU operate at a lower temperature, such as 85C or 73C, we strongly encourage you to customize it to your preference and write about it in your review. This is, after all, the reason that we design products with this level of flexibility."

Source: http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/radeon_r9_290x_rev...


I didn't even realize I was looking at GPU temp.. ahaha - Now running real time temp and it got up to 45C maxed out on BF4, so i don't think that this is horrible..
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