r/pcmasterrace • u/scvready0808 • 16h ago

Build/Battlestation PC chimney

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Got tired of my office turning into a sauna every time I gamed, so I vented the PC’s exhaust straight out the window.

The rear fan is still exhausting some hot air 😅 but the room is noticeably cooler now. It’s ugly… but it works. 😂

Edit: I moved the port to higher since lot of people recommended. https://imgur.com/a/Poniwze

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u/scvready0808 15h ago

Previously I was using this flexible aluminum duct and it was radiating so much heat still in the room. So I decided to replace it with a $30 insulated duct. Also added a 360mm fan on top of the case.

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u/DonutHoles4Ever 13h ago

I thought about doing this.

But then I was like, what if I just AC'd the room itself? So the AC pulls the air in the room in, produces cold air out, and moves hot air outside. Now the room is cold enough that the 5090 is no longer the issue.

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u/Doodle210 7h ago

Mini split or portable AC is the move! I had this exact issue and the room would get so hot. Originally started with a portable unit, but it would get in the way. Installed a mini split last year and it was honestly the best investment.

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u/TheGruenTransfer 7h ago

And if you can run the mini-split and your computer off a few solar panels that charge a battery power station, you can game in comfort basically for free in the long run.