All across Europe (and the world) people are facing record-breaking temperatures, causing issues for transport, comfort, and pretty much everything else. While you might be out in the sun though, your PC needs some love and care to keep it healthy, so we've assembled a few tips to make sure your PC is okay in the heat:
1: Double-check your case. Are there any physical obstructions for the airflow inside? Have you optimised your cable management? Are the knobs put at maximum? Remember, increased noise is better than fried hardware.
2: Ensure cool airflow and try to draw fresh air to your computer, so as to avoid the PC recycling the same hot air all the time.
3: Open windows are not always a good thing, especially if the air outside is hotter than the air inside. Avoid direct sunlight in the room too, since it will heat up the room fast. Close your curtains!
4: Heat moves upwards, so move your computer to the floor, and perhaps even place it on a solid plate of metal or wood to avoid too much dust building up.
5: If everything else fails, provide increased airflow by adding more - or even better and larger - fans to your case.
6: Game in your basement if possible. If not, at least move your computer near an outer wall, and away from any windows.
What other tips would you recommend?