Comment on 7 year old PC. CPU is getting WICKED hot (up to 100 C) while playing games. is there any software that can underclock/undervolt it?

Skyrmir@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

• frenchfryenjoyer@lemmings.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  it’s an open space. it’s awkward because my desk isn’t a proper desk it’s a heavy cabinet, was the only place in my room to put the PC. the plugs are to the side and the gap is really narrow so it’s a pain to unplug it and plug things back in

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  • Skyrmir@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

    If you can’t reach the plugs, most likely the air around them is recycling through that space getting hotter. Put a box fan over there and see if your temps improve.

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    • frenchfryenjoyer@lemmings.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      good idea. will give that a try too thx!

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      • HenryDorsett@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        At a LAN party (yes I’m that old) a dude came in with a box fan ziptied to the side, like it was a case side.

        I didn’t think to ask about orientation though. As in, push or pull for airflow.

        Whatever, it worked for him.

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