[SOLVED] New PC overheating HELP

[claygardner1]

So I'm really new to PC gaming (was a console player forever). I run fortnite and OBS on my PC which makes it very hot. I really don't want to ruin or kill this PC so any advice on how to make it run cooler or parts that would help make it more efficient would be awesome. Also I've only had this PC for 2 months now and have cleaned it a few times. My GPU runs from 60-80% and the "power usage" is at very high for both fortnite and OBS. The CPU usually never goes above 30%.

my build is:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/cyberp...b-hdd-240gb-ssd-white/6315148.p?skuId=6315148

 

[13thmonkey]

how hot? I wouldn't be concerned about usage, that's kind of the point, to use the power.

 

[claygardner1]

how hot? I wouldn't be concerned about usage, that's kind of the point, to use the power.

It's hot enough to make the room get very hot and its very warm/hot to the touch.

 

[13thmonkey]

How hot is the CPU, in C, use ryzen master to tell you.

 

[claygardner1]

How hot is the CPU, in C, use ryzen master to tell you.

I'll check later when I get home. I've had to change a lot of the settings in games and on the PC because GPU was at or near 100%.

 

[13thmonkey]

The GPU or the CPU should be near 100%, if both are less than 100% then you are using all of the power available.

 

[claygardner1]

The GPU or the CPU should be near 100%, if both are less than 100% then you are using all of the power available.

I'd like to max out the settings while gaming but it crashes. The system is clearly way too hot even to the touch.

 

[13thmonkey]

find out some numbers, for the GPU too, tell us how many fans are in the case and which direction they are moving air.

 

[captaincharisma]

if the computer is all stock meaning you didn't do any upgrades or open it up at any time then i would bring it back to bestbuy and get them to check it out. you may have a bad fan

 

[claygardner1]

find out some numbers, for the GPU too, tell us how many fans are in the case and which direction they are moving air.

Two fans in the back. Last night it ran from 65 C to 70 C.

 

[13thmonkey]

Move one fan to the front, as an intake, and make sure the rear is exhaust.

65-70C for a GPU is not hot, barely warm, get worried at 80.
For a CPU it's OK.