Reducing GPU temperature

AP911 · Nov 1, 2016

Hi everyone,

I've recently realized how badly my GPU and CPU heat up when I'm gaming. The temperatures i'm about to tell you is basically overkill.
GPU: 80 to 90°C
CPU: 90 to 100°C
I can quickly order the Corsair Hydra H60 with a good thermal paste and solve the CPU's heating problem. But what can I do to reduce my GPU's temperature?
The case I have is an Antec V1.

heavyartillary9 · Nov 1, 2016

first of all clean out all the dust out of your system if you havent already!

AP911 · Nov 1, 2016

heavyartillary9 :

actually i did it a few months ago when i installed a new HDD. But this was done at a service center using a high speed blower and i don't have it right now. Recommend a few tips to clean at home?

heavyartillary9 · Nov 1, 2016

atleast grab a duster and use it on your fans, case gpu and cpu if you have an air compressor/ can of air it would be even better, but a duster works in a pinch, and if you have filters on your case take them out run them through water and let them dry in front of a fan / heater/ ac for the night

and how many case fans do you have, and what ones push air out and what ones pull air in ? the configuration can actually affect temps quite alot. if you just have 1 case fan in there like antec sells it that might be the issue, not enough case airflow, causing overheating in general

there is no point in buying a aio water cooler, even that will overheat if the inside of the case is to warm!

AP911 · Nov 1, 2016

heavyartillary9 :

what if i add another 120mm fan to the side of the case? would it be enough with the case fan?

heavyartillary9 · Nov 1, 2016

AP911 :

heavyartillary9 :

what if i add another 120mm fan to the side of the case? would it be enough with the case fan?

if your gonna try to get by with 1 extra fan i would go with a 120mm on the top using it to push air out of the case

AP911 · Nov 1, 2016

heavyartillary9 :

the fact is i can add 3 fans in total. one on the side, and i guess i can put a dual fan setup on the top and one more at the back.

this will give you a better idea

heavyartillary9 · Nov 1, 2016

yes!, i am aware, it just depends on if you can put out for the 4 fans ! i know how budget struggles can be :O

and another question, what is your cpu and gpu ?

AP911 · Nov 1, 2016

heavyartillary9 :

You understand me :'| .but will adding atleast 2 fans make a big difference? And if it can, could you please recommend a few budget fans?

heavyartillary9 · Nov 1, 2016

adding fans will make a difference, because there is only one case fan in there right now, correct ?

AP911 · Nov 1, 2016

heavyartillary9 :

Correct, the front 120mm case fan.

heavyartillary9 · Nov 1, 2016

then yes, more case fans should really help! there is only so much 1 case fan can do. and what country are you in ?

AP911 · Nov 1, 2016

heavyartillary9 :

India

heavyartillary9 · Nov 1, 2016

these are cheap and move quite a bit of air, hope it goes with your theme

http://in.pcpartpicker.com/product/sdZQzy/cooler-master-case-fan-r4l2r20acgp

AP911 · Nov 1, 2016

heavyartillary9 :

So these are effective and of good quality right? Cuz with this price I can easily but 3 of them xD

heavyartillary9 · Nov 1, 2016

its coolermaster! there not the highest end fans, but they work and there cheap, got a 50,000 hour rating on em!

AP911 · Nov 1, 2016

heavyartillary9 :

Well then, I guess my problems solved! Thank you so much. Btw, what kind of temp decrease would I be looking at if I install 3 fans and 2 fans?

AP911 · Nov 1, 2016

heavyartillary9 :

People seem to be complaining it's too noisy. Is it really that noisy? Plus I have to consider it since I'm planning to install 3 of them xD

AP911 · Nov 1, 2016

heavyartillary9 :

Also, I have a Z87-A motherboard. It says it has 3 case fan headers. It basically means I can fit 3 of these fans right?

heavyartillary9 · Nov 1, 2016

i would get 2 fans to start with, make sure you have enough headers for them, and yes they can get noisy when there at full blast, but most fans do, silent fans that push that much air are 4 times more expensive

AP911 · Nov 1, 2016

heavyartillary9 :

Also, I have a Z87-A motherboard. It says it has 3 case fan headers. It basically means I can fit 3 of these fans right?

heavyartillary9 · Nov 1, 2016

well i think your case fan that you have in there is gonna take 1 up, so try 2 to start with

AP911 · Nov 1, 2016

heavyartillary9 :

Got it! Thanks again. So one on the top and one on the side? Or one on the top and one on the back?

heavyartillary9 · Nov 1, 2016

I would do 1 top and 1 side

AP911 · Nov 1, 2016

heavyartillary9 :

Got it. Thanks again!!

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