Managing GPU temperature: Actionable tips and hacks
Better airflow? More fans? Liquid cooling? Case cleaning? Repasting? Frequent stress tests? Moving to Alaska? How do I manage my GPU’s red-hot temps!
Water cooling block for RX 580
The AMD RX 580 has a great market share. As such, it’s only natural that your old RX 580 is becoming pretty inefficient in terms of temperatures. Let’s see how you can water cool it to get performance like a new card.
Water cooling block for RX 5700 XT
So, you’ve got a flashy new RX 5700 XT. Great. AMD video cards run hotter than Nvidia ones. Time to get some reliable, efficient, robust water cooling for this red, mean beast.
Water cooling: PC gamer’s dictionary
This is a Spearblade resource that documents terminology related to water cooling. Use this for troubleshooting or general knowledge purposes.
Water cooling block for RTX 2080 Ti
The 2080 Ti is a rockstar. No wonder a lot of gamers still use one. The 30-series might have its bells and whistles, but the 2080 Ti is a true powerhouse. As such, it’s also a heat production machine. Is air cooling not sufficient for your needs? Well then, fret not. Let’s go over the water cooling blocks for RTX 2080 Ti that are properly tested to work wonders.
Water cooling block for RTX 3080
RTX 3080 is a powerful GPU. It’s perhaps the best or the second-best (after 3080 Ti). Managing temperatures on it can be quite the hassle with typical air cooling. Let’s see the options we have for water cooling it.
Is liquid cooling worth it?
If your temperatures are unbearably high while you play games, then yes, liquid cooling is going to be worth it. It does come with certain risks and a high price tag if you go with branded all-in-one kits.
Are water coolers better than fans?
Liquid cooling or water cooling is the alternative to fan cooling with heatsinks. Mostly, it’s better, and also a little riskier. Sometimes, water cooling can get pretty expensive.
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