“How hot do the CPU and GPU run while playing games?”
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Depends on the games and settings of course. CPU wise: With the liquid cooler it typically runs around 50C to 55C and peaks of 60C on Borderlands 3 with everything turned onto Ultra settings, and a locked V-sync rate of 60fps. You can always use the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility to adjust your clock speeds and lower the maximum GHz of your CPU which will keep it cooler, if you don't need the performance Always use caution when adjusting the clock speeds of your CPU. But in testing, I've managed to keep my CPU around 35C with peaks of 42C on lower settings, by lowering the turbo boosts on the CPU. In other words, overheating issues shouldn't be a big deal. The GPU side of things is a bit different. There's only two case fans on the unit. One intake on the front, and an exhaust through the CPU's radiator. Under high level gaming the GPU gets warmer, around 60-70C, sometimes more. However, the system is relatively modular, and easily upgradable. You can add more case fans which should help with the heat levels. If you would add additional airflow, you'll need to use a low profile fan on the top, as the radiator takes up a great deal of space. You'll need a 120x120x15. A standard 25mm thickness fan will work everywhere else.
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