[SOLVED] How to improve PC/Overheating GPU ?

Page 2 - Seeking answers? Join the Tom's Hardware community: where nearly two million members share solutions and discuss the latest tech.
Feb 7, 2022
15
0
10
Stop spamming the forum
I have PC (specs down below) which I have had for 2/3 years. My GPU has been overheating to 94c after only an 30 mins of playing games such as Valorant and CSGO which makes my FPS in game go from 200-300 to not even getting above 100 (sometimes to 30). Before writing this, I have configured my settings, nvidia control panel, updated drivers and cleaned my fans. Nothing has fixed my bad fps problems. This makes me believe that it is either I have bad airflow, need more fans or a new GPU. Do you guys have any suggestions on how to improve my PC/GPU or what new parts I need to get.

I also ran a PC benchmark test:

https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/50307341

Specs:

Processor: Intel Core i7-9700
RAM (Memory): 16GB
Storage Type: HDD+SSD
SSD Size: 256GB
Hard Drive Size: 2TB
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super 8 GB
Operating System: Windows 10 Home
Ports: USB 3.0 x 4, USB 2.0 x 2, HDMI x 1, DisplayPort x 1, DVI x 1, 3.5mm jack
2 fans (One on the rear, One for my CPU)
 
Solution
Hey there,

I'd start with doing a good clean of your case/internals. Get a can of compressed air, and blow out all the dust. Take out your GPU and do the same with the compressed air on the fans, and make sure all dust is gone.

Test again.

If you still have heat issues, then it could be worth replacing the thermal paste on the GPU. This is not easy to do. But it's not that difficult either.

Also, take off the side panel of your PC (if possible) and see/hear if the fans on your GPU are spinning as you would expect.
Intel Core i7-9700k Processor (9th Gen)
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GAMING X
Lian Li Lancool II Mesh (3 pre built fans)
16GB Corsair Vengeance RAM 2x2400 RAM
NZXT X63 (2 fans + CPU Liquid Cooling)
NZXT AER RBG Single Fan (Rear)
EVGA 700 GD 700W PSU
2TB HDD
256GB SSD
Random ASUS Motherboard

Any motherboard recommendation/Any parts I need to upgrade?
What's busted?
What does not work to your liking?
 
It's compatible, yes.
However, if the H310 is working ok for you and you don't need the additional features brought by Z390, you could stick with the H310. It's not the best pairing in the world, but since you have it (and assuming it's not causing issues), I wouldn't invest in a 'new' motherboard.
 
It's compatible, yes.
However, if the H310 is working ok for you and you don't need the additional features brought by Z390, you could stick with the H310. It's not the best pairing in the world, but since you have it (and assuming it's not causing issues), I wouldn't invest in a 'new' motherboard.

My motherboard hasn't caused me issues but will this cause problems for my 3060 ti?

My 3060 ti is on the way so I was thinking of upgrading the MOBO aswell.