When I play video games, my predator g3-710 becomes very loud and consumes a lot of CPU power.

Hi @credezz

Case ventilation doesn't seem great, okay so firstly don't use a vacuum cleaner as the static can destroy your PC, compressed air is the best solution and you will eventually need to get some, for now you can wipe the blades with soft paper don't spin them too hard manually. It's also advisable to get some thermal paste i recommend Artic mx-6 or thermal grizzly kyronaut, take those 4 screws around the fan off in a criss cross pattern so pressure is evenly distributed when taking off and placing the cooler back on, if the PC has been running hot for a while then chances are the thermal paste has dried out.

For more long term solutions you can get a fan to mount to the back of the case where those ventilation holes are, and possbily upgrade the cooler itself - first try the thermal paste as i think that will bring down temps a fair bit.

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billsey

Check to make sure your CPU cooling fins aren't clogged up with dust.

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1177970#Comment_1177970

Hey mate you are right my cpu cooling fans looks dusty as hell but I don’t have suppress air or other cleaning supplies also I don’t have any thermal paste I might mess it up any tips?

Hi @credezz

Case ventilation doesn't seem great, okay so firstly don't use a vacuum cleaner as the static can destroy your PC, compressed air is the best solution and you will eventually need to get some, for now you can wipe the blades with soft paper don't spin them too hard manually. It's also advisable to get some thermal paste i recommend Artic mx-6 or thermal grizzly kyronaut, take those 4 screws around the fan off in a criss cross pattern so pressure is evenly distributed when taking off and placing the cooler back on, if the PC has been running hot for a while then chances are the thermal paste has dried out.

For more long term solutions you can get a fan to mount to the back of the case where those ventilation holes are, and possbily upgrade the cooler itself - first try the thermal paste as i think that will bring down temps a fair bit.

Hi @NeoGeo i clean it still pretty loud I think you are right i need new thermal paste

Hi @NeoGeo The MX-6 thermal paste is not available in my country I live in Australia

https://www.tomshardware.com/best-picks/best-thermal-paste

@credezz

Do you get thermal grizzly kryonaut there? if not then MX-4 will do the job nicely, regardless i do think you need to reapply thermal paste, a pea sized dot in the middle of the cpu and when you mount the cooler back on then tighten it in a criss cross method it will spread out evenly.

GotBanned

Good old MX-4 or even Arctic Silver will do the job well enough. No need to buy expensive thermal paste.

well, no easy way to say this but i would just say that computer shouldn't be used for gaming with only 1 fan i mean all modern ones have at least 3 minimum then the fans on the GFX card.... that looks really old and dated and no rear fan or front fans wow? that's really odd. if possible, buy a new one asap. i don't think anything you do with this pc will help just my opinion.

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1178132#Comment_1178132

It's a gaming computer from Predator, and I've had it for 5 years now. I've only had problems this year.

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1178095#Comment_1178095

l'll have a look at it thanks!

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1178094#Comment_1178094

I've never used thermal paste before, so I have no idea what you are talking about.

Acer Predator G3 review | TechRadar

here is a professional review on it and it's not good. and i understand what you are saying only having it 5 years and it's about 7 years old since it was introduced but it's bad really bad for gaming like i said if you can afford it get a new one this one has no upgrade options really read the review and keep in mind its only 1 person's opinion, but it matters.

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1178283#Comment_1178283

I understand what you are saying, but no, I can't afford one. Thanks for the response.

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1178270#Comment_1178270

Hi @credezz

That's no problem, just watch a Youtube video as a guide, there's alot of videos on there explaining the process.

billsey

You basically pull the fan and heatsink off, then clean both the heatsink and CPU surface with alcohol. Put a pea sized drop of paste int he center of CPU so when you put the heat sink in place it will smush out evenly. Some people use a flat edge to smear it out evenly but it's usually not needed. With the heat sink back in place you reinstall the fan and you are good to go. I'd do it over again every couple of years, since the paste does dry out over time.

leonaip

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/678809/when-i-play-video-games-my-predator-g3-710-becomes-very-loud-and-consumes-a-lot-of-cpu-power

you need a general cleaning mate

turn off your desktop computer
disconnect the plug from the outlet
disconnect all cables connected to the system unit (desktop computer)
remove the case side panel screws
remove the case side panels left and right
always wear your antistatic wrist strap on your wrist then connect the other end to the metal part of the system unit
put antistatic mat next to your system unit
touch both your fingers on the power supply to remove the static electricity from your body (useful if you have no antistatic wrist strap - means your one hand permanently touching the power supply while the other hand doing the disassembly/assembly of the sensitive components) ----- but assuming you have your antistatic wrist strap, there is no need to permanently touch the power supply
before disassembly, take a picture of the placement of each components especially the jumpers and small cables like hdd, power, reset, etc. for easy reference in assembling back the components. you can draw a diagram also if you prefer.
disassemble all the components from the system unit, clean each of them using new paint brush and then use blower to completely remove the dust particles (do this on a well ventilated area, use clear googles and face mask/face shield)
put the cleaned components on the antistatic mat
remove the processor and heatsink
wipe clean the old thermal paste from the processor and heatsink then put a new thermal paste
remember to remove all the attached components from the motherboard including the jumpers and cables so as to hard reset the mobo (motherboard) to its original state.
assemble all the components back to its place, refer to the pictures taken from camera or the diagram you made as stated in step 9.
do not put back the case side panels or the system unit cover so the heat can dissipate faster
put your system unit on an upright position/standing position so the air can pass through
put your system unit near (or directly on the fan) of the air conditioner or you can use electric fan to blow air directly on the system unit especially mobo (motherboard) and the CPU.
inspect the CPU fan if it spins fast. it is normal for the CPU fan to be loud when it spins fast to help dissipate the heat absorbed by the heatsink from the processor.
clean thoroughly the CPU fan or replace it. CPU fan also becomes loud when it is dirty.
you can monitor the CPU fan rpm in the BIOS or use third party software.

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1178283#Comment_1178283

Hey mate I am getting a new fan, so it is upgradeable to the point. The fan is called Be Quiet! PWM Pure Wings 2 92mm Fan: I don't have it yet, but I'll see if it helps things.

that's awesome keep us posted and add pictures so we can see what Ya did but don't stop at one fan add one to the rear and front if possible and get a better cooler that will help the most anyone here will tell you that. most of us myself included have added more fans and better coolers etc. to help out.

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1180895#Comment_1180895

Unfortunately, I don't believe I can add another one because, according to my research, that was the only fan compatible with this computer. It hasn't come yet, but I will let you know.