Consider adjusting your ventilation settings or adding a fan to enhance circulation.
Consider adjusting your ventilation settings or adding a fan to enhance circulation.
I just started playing Final Fantasy 7 Remake on Steam and it crashed after roughly ten minutes. I'm using a Radeon RX 6800XT and running the game at 4K with 60 frames per second. It seems my PC might not have enough power for this setting, even though the fans are directing air properly. After the crash, I noticed the temperature inside and thought about cleaning it out again—since it's been over a year since the last clean. I cleaned everything out and replaced the dust filters, which were really dirty. Now I'm curious about ways to boost airflow in my system. All the fans appear to be working correctly, bringing cool air in and expelling warm air out.
Human skin rarely provides a precise reading for temperature changes. It's better to rely on tools like HWInfo64 for monitoring. Your senses can still help—visible dust buildup suggests cleaning is needed. For temperatures, check if the fans are directing air consistently; ensure both the CPU cooler fans and rear case fans are blowing in the same direction. This isn't obvious from images alone.
Previously, I enhanced my setup a while ago by aligning all the fans correctly—fronts facing inward and backs outward—to allow fresh air to come in and warm air to exit.
It seems your PSU might not handle continuous high power without overheating. The design pulls air from underneath, and a carpeted surface could cause issues. The CX750M should work fine otherwise. You might also consider flipping it upside down so air enters from inside rather than the bottom. Regarding airflow, removing unused drive bays would free up space and let front fans operate more freely.
I’ve completed the changes as illustrated. The metal supports securing the drive bays are welded into the case, leaving no room for an SSD. Modding might be the best option. The case is a Bitfenix Neos, a low-budget build meant mainly for beginners. It offers minimal cooling and quiet performance. Right now I lack funds for a better case. Would downloading HWinfo64 help with this?
Previously, we relied on BIOS to set up the system, and today we can still do it. If you're uncomfortable with BIOS, check the user guide that came with your motherboard—it usually includes instructions for adjusting fan speeds on your particular board.
I've taken out the metal cover from my case, which should boost airflow significantly. I hope this helps since I damaged the pliers while removing the bolts and can't get them back on.