Can I install a gpu cooler for my Acer Predator Orion 3000 PO3-620 ??

Piorun311
Piorun311 Member Posts: 1 New User
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So my RTX 3070 is very loud and has always over 90C in games like counter strike or even Far Cry 4.

I want to buy an gpu cooler for my gpu but i dont know if it will fit in my case because there isn't much space

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  • StevenGen
    StevenGen ACE Posts: 12,174 Trailblazer
    https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/691094/can-i-install-a-gpu-cooler-for-my-acer-predator-orion-3000-po3-620

    Most important is to measure your spaces inside the PO3-620 case where the oem GPU that fits are and what thicknesses you can have, have a look at the water blocks that ekwb make for the NVidia RTX GPUs, refer to their EK Cooling Configurator.

  • GotBanned
    GotBanned Member Posts: 654 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon

    What? I'd dorget about trying to fit a water cooled anything into this tiny case. Surely you can do it, but that would mean cutting metal and bloody fingers and knuckles.

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    OP, are you using metal or glass side panel? Do temps get any better if you play without the side panel? Download the latest GPU-Z from TechPowerUp and after gaming check sensors for GPU Temp, Hot Spot, Memory Temp.

    If there is no big difference with and without side panel AND the temps are still too high for your liking, you can try repasting the GPU core with new thermal paste. I believe that there is no need to replace the thermal pads. Opening up the card is easy as it has only few screws on the sides and few more keeping the packet together.

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    You can undervolt your GPU (without losing performance!) with MSI Afterburner to lower the temps and create a custom fan curve. Youtube and Reddit has plenty of info about how to do this.

    If the fans are still too loud, remove the plastic fan shroud and jerry rig better fans with zip ties. Below is just one example although it is not the same 3070 as you have. I have done this with my previous EVGA 3080 Ti and it made a day and night difference. Please keep in mind that you may have to power the fans from the motherboard or PSU with a additional piece of hardware like potentiometer. If I remember correctly, the 92mm fans fit pretty nicely.

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  • GotBanned
    GotBanned Member Posts: 654 Seasoned Specialist WiFi Icon

    Here's one video how it is done. Although the GPU is not the same as yours, it will show what to expect if you go this way.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUaZVpN51Po

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