Are there any cooling pads that work well for GPU overheating problems?

Guys, help! I have overheating problems when I upload recorded games, and I stream live games on my site too – does anyone know if cooling pads really work? There is a lot of conflicting info on the Internet about them, and I want to make sure my computer won’t overheat in the middle of playing 17 hours straight. Can you suggest alternatives?

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EncounterDesign
EncounterDesignAnswered on 12/22
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cooling pads are only for laptops. if you're using a desktop gpu, then not so much. hey, it sounds like you're doing some serious stuff there. let me know if i can help. first off, you should have good airflow in a desktop case. secondly, clean out the dust bunnies from the inside of your computer. third, make sure your graphics card is seated properly in the pci-e slot. lastly, upgrade to a better air cooler for your video card, or maybe go with a bigger, better air cooler for inside the case. also, have you re-applied the thermal compound on your graphics card? and if you're running your rig for 17 hours a day, and want to keep your GPU temperatures down, look into liquid cooling. it's the best option for high-end gaming for long hours. hope this helps! i wish you the best, bro. let me know if you've got further questions.

XPOptimizer
XPOptimizerAnswered on 12/22

Cooling pads are a waste of money. They won't do much to keep your graphics card from heating up when gaming, streaming, and editing. A good graphics card cooler, improved PC case airflow, or even a liquid cooling system is what you should consider. Ensure that your PC case has enough space for proper air flow, and that you're not generating a lot of dust (and clean the dust filters regularly). Leave some room in front of your graphics card for air circulation - don't just stick it against the desk. If you're going to push it for 17 hours a day, choose carefully among hardware that has been well-designed for heat dissipation. Brands such as EVGA and MSI make particularly good stock coolers.

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