A:Answer This machine does run hot for a few reasons. First, there is only a small exhaust fan in the back. There are no intake fans like a normal gaming gaming case. So the case overall has poor air flow. Also, the stock intel cpu cooler mounted on the processor is too small to let an 8core/16thread i7 processor breathe and run at full speed. Personally, I got a new case, fans, and cpu cooler for it and it runs great now. Much cooler and quieter. I picked up a Phanteks P300A case with a mesh front panel, and a Coolermaster Hyper 212 cpu cooler. About $100 for both, and I already had extra fans at home. After swapping the motherboard and parts into the new case, it now runs cool and quiet like a normal gaming pc should.