Question GPU Overheating fixes?

[Skap]

Hello everyone,

I've noticed that my RTX 3060 has been getting to 95c (I used open hardware monitor) consistently whilst gaming (and therefore reducing performance), my GPU is a single fan GPU and I think there is only one case fan in my PC, which I'm assuming is help cause the issue, but I would also like some other opinions before buying a fan, I believe the last time I properly cleaned my pc was about 5 - 6ish months ago.

Yes this is a prebuilt, more specifically an ASUS G10DK.

 

[Dj0gany]

That case has terrible airflow, i highly suggest you replace it with something better, even something like this would be way better for airflow: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/fYdG3C/magniumgear-neo-air-2023-atx-mid-tower-case-mg-ne520a_dbk02
What do you mean by properly clean? Did you just blow the dust in the PC away, or did you repaste your CPU and GPU, potentially even replaced the thermal pads on the GPU?

 

[Roland Of Gilead]

Hey there,

So I'd go right a head and start cleaning out the fans on the GPU. You will need to take the GPU out. Use a can of compressed air and a cotton swab if needed. Given you will take the fan off, it might also be worth re-applying new thermal paste.

This is a very common issue with single fan solutions.

Replacing the case may give you a drop in temps.