[Help - Other] PC overheating / feeling hot.

[GeorgeGFX]

This is not really GunZ related but dunno where else to post.
I noticed recently that my PC on the top part of the case is getting warm whenever I play game that require high-end gaming computers.
For instance - Watch Dogs, Crysis 3 (gets really hot), GTA V, World of Warcraft (Retail)
But if I decide to to coding and stuff, I usually start a lot of programs and stuff, GunZ is also running, the tower of my PC doesn't really feel warm at all.
I can't say what's causing it, is it any of my components causing the PC to overheat, I don't know which is why I came here for assistance.

PC specifications;
CPU - Core i5-4440
RAM - 2x4 (8) GB
GPU - AMD Radeon R9 200
Motherboard - ASRock Z87 Extreme4

Usually when I lower from Ultra to Low video settings, it won't feel that hot so my conclusion is that it could be my graphic card causing the overheat since by default it's FAN speed is usually at 30-45% according to AMD Catalyst drivers.




SS of temperatures;

[Juriën]

would probably heat that can't get out of the case it self
try opening one side for an instance, and check if it's still warm.

I am pretty sure, the heat that will be extracted from your gpu and cpu, can't get anywhere out (usually you need case fans)
also check if the actual regulation in your case is right (case fan @ top) as heat always goes up.

[ZAIN]

temps look fine, probably just heat accumulating on the top. try adding an exhaust fan for airflow

[Juriën]

what I am saying is:



pretty sure zain thinks the same.

[GeorgeGFX]

Alright good points, I actually forgot to mention that my tower is considered a medium one, not a high one so my motherboard is huge, causing my tower to not have space for extra fan cooler on the top spot.

The tower I have;
http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid...-k350-kwn2-en/

I have 4 fans in total installed.
One in the front, one in the back, one in the left side of the case all of which are 120mm and are pretty good.
As for the top one, I have 80 or 90mm one which sucks pretty hard due to the fact as I mentioned, I have no space to put a 120mm there, it hits the motherboard and there's nothing I can do about that.

[ZAIN]

how do u have ur fans installed? it matters which fans inhale and which fans exhaust

[Juriën]

Alright good points, I actually forgot to mention that my tower is considered a medium one, not a high one so my motherboard is huge, causing my tower to not have space for extra fan cooler on the top spot.

The tower I have;
http://www.coolermaster.com/case/mid...-k350-kwn2-en/

I have 4 fans in total installed.
One in the front, one in the back, one in the left side of the case all of which are 120mm and are pretty good.
As for the top one, I have 80 or 90mm one which sucks pretty hard due to the fact as I mentioned, I have no space to put a 120mm there, it hits the motherboard and there's nothing I can do about that.

Can't think of anything else then...
get a smaller motherboard and install better cooling :')


ps:
try changing the fan speed in bios to a higher value (they will make more noise, but cool better, if motherboard supports)

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how do u have ur fans installed? it matters which fans inhale and which fans exhaust

^ this

[GeorgeGFX]

what I am saying is:

http://assets.overclock.net.s3.amazo...tach208316.png

pretty sure zain thinks the same.

I have the exact same installation though the top part is 80 or 90mm one, not 120mm which sucks pretty hard, it does almost nothing due to it's low RPM T_T

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how do u have ur fans installed? it matters which fans inhale and which fans exhaust

The picture Jurien posted, same installation as all of the fans are 120mm except the top one which is I think 90mm one.

[Juriën]

I have the exact same installation though the top part is 80 or 90mm one, not 120mm which sucks pretty hard, it does almost nothing due to it's low RPM T_T

how about removing the side one and put it in back.

front > inhale
back > exhale
top > exhale

making it one circulation, instead of 2

[GeorgeGFX]

how about removing the side one and put it in back.

front > inhale
back > exhale
top > exhale

making it one circulation, instead of 2

Current state is;
Front > inhale
Right side > inhale
Back > Exhale
Top > Exhale

Won't make much difference.

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how about removing the side one and put it in back.

front > inhale
back > exhale
top > exhale

making it one circulation, instead of 2

Here are more screenies to make it more clear;



That's how it works though ignore the bottom part where it points up cuz that's where my PSU is.