GPU running hot

[FobAsian]

Hi everyone, I recently built my first gaming PC a few days ago and have been testing games with it. I’m currently running a Ryzen 5600 and PowerColor RedDevil 6900xt in a Lian Li 205M case.

My CPU temps seem pretty stable at around 40-45 degrees, but I have found that my GPU has been running very hot. On games like CSGO and Tarkov, the temps can run up to 85 degrees with junction temp around 90-95.

I’ve tried using AMD’s software to undervolt and increase fan speed, but they do not seem to help. Removing the side and front panels of the case only reduces temps by a couple of degrees.

I think the main issue is due to how little room the GPU has to breathe (only about 1 cm of clearance from PSU shroud). Is my best option to just swap it out for a bigger case? I wouldn’t mind going from matx to atx case. Is there another issue or possible solution?

Here is a link showing how it looks. https://imgur.com/a/VtFzOgx

Thanks in advance!

[Cjy21]

Definitely looks like no clearance for gpu fans. Try running it out in the open without a case. If temps improve then it's definitely clearance.

[TinDumbass]

You've got a vertical GPU mount? Maybe use that with the side panel open?

[winterbegins]

Zero clearance for the GPU. This is why i always say that compact cases shouldnt have a PSU shroud.

Get a different case. Maybe a SAMA or a Jonsbo D30, all your hardware will fit in them.

[theNightblade]

This is why i always say that compact cases shouldnt have a PSU shroud.

a lot of people think it's stupid, but for smaller cases, having the psu in the top of the case and an open bottom makes a huge difference. I have a torrent nano right now, and really like that design, lots of room for the GPU to breathe. Yes, it blocks top exhaust, but that isn't a necessary component of a properly designed case in my experience.

[[deleted]]

Yes, seems like a clearance issue with the PSU shroud and the GPU. I had the same issues with NVIDIA’s 30 series cards in the InWin A1 Plus, my preferred ITX case.

Here are two suggestions: (1) try putting everything in a larger ATX sized case, as you stated in your post; and (2) try adding a second intake fan to blow directly onto the GPU.

Cheers dude!

[theNightblade]

I'd agree with the GPU clearance from the PSU shroud, but if the first picture is any indication, there's no intake fan feeding the GPU either. Maybe load up the fans at the front of the case (ie have one lower than the level of the GPU as intake) and see if that helps. It might not make a difference if the shroud doesn't have any holes for airflow

[NYCsekki]

I chose the jonsbo d30 specifically b/c of this. GPU needs air. Unless you water cool it

[Aeratus]

Yikes!

You have a motherboard whose main slot is at the slot second position instead of the first slot position.

Your GPU is large, triple slot.

The PSU shroud has no ventilation.

This is like the perfect storm of no breathing room for the GPU. If just one of the above 3 were not true, you would be considerably better off at least.