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vStyler

Join Date 11/2004

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My CPU fan is killing me...

help...

Is there some kind of software that will let me control my CPU fan going nuts everytime i open a webpage, check my mail, apply a skin etc... Its a fairly l new PC with 2 gigs of ram and 3.4 dual core Intel.

When I bought it a lot of the testemonials mentioned the fan being noisy .. they were right, I wouldnt care if it werent so noisy.

I have changed the bios setting for the fan from constant 3500 rpm ( default ) to ( i forget the setting ) only when it "needs" it. It still starts up anytime I do anything.. I have noticed the cooler I keep my room temperature the less the fan comes on.

Id like to be able to control it via software to only be used so much when rendering or cpu intesive operations.

It's driving me nuts... anyone got any suggestions on software or some other remedy?

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Jafo

Join Date 03/2001

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Ah...just like noisy synchromesh in a car....simply turn up the music volume...

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vStyler

Join Date 11/2004

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simply turn up the music volume...

Sorta hard when everyone is sleeping and I think I'm allergic to more than 30 min. headphone useage, feels like i've been in a boxing match.

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Jafo

Join Date 03/2001

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and I think I'm allergic to more than 30 min. headphone useage, feels like i've been in a boxing match.

Ah....but look at my avatar.....I frequently am found complaining of a crease in my face due to the compression of headphones....typically on for 8 or 9 hours in a day...

Who said Motor Racing Officialdom was idylic/romantic? ...

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ZubaZ

Join Date 11/2001

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If your fan is kicking in when you have it set to only go on when needed then maybe your problem isn't a quieter fan but a cooler CPU. Was it overclocked? Can you buy a bigger heatsink?

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vStyler

Join Date 11/2004

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Headphone compression is painful.

Cooler? no it isnt overclocked. Im not running anything to heat the dang thing.. even just opening IE with nothing else loaded it whiiirs, its like...anytime i do anything, regardless. up and down... all damn day, I expect it to stay on when rendering something but to check my mail? Open a webpage?

Do all PC's do this or am i just noticing it because the stock fan is louder than most?

I assumed there might be some kind of software that allowed user control of the fan, perhaps not.

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ZubaZ

Join Date 11/2001

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I assumed there might be some kind of software that allowed user control of the fan

Like Speedfan?

At the lowest level, SpeedFan is a hardware monitor software that can access digital temperature sensors, but its main feature is that it can change fan speeds (depending on the capabilities of your sensor chip and your hardware) according to the temperatures inside your pc, thus reducing noise.

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SpeedFan will do the trick!!
I have 7 fans & I can hardly hear them!!
There are after market cpu coolers that you can adjust the RPM.
I use a Zalman cnps 9700LED that has a fan controller, works like a charm!!
I am sure there are other brands you can check out.

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WebGizmos

Join Date 09/2003

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Just spray it with some WD40....that'll shut it up.

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starkers

Join Date 05/2004

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SpeedFan is good....Intel also have tools on their home page that may address noise and heat issues, or....

....mini ear plugs don't cost that much.

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Nimbin

Join Date 01/2006

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can also turn off the computer

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vStyler

Join Date 11/2004

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Speedfan looked GREAT..until I had NO idea how to use it,

So, in lieu of buggering it up I deleted it and went with Jafo's initial but frustratingly finger in the dyke advice.

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Lol, WebGizmos

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vStyler

Join Date 11/2004

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Just spray it with some WD40....that'll shut it up

Its not squeaking... its just whiiiirs... LOUDLY

WAHHHHHH !!!!!

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starkers

Join Date 05/2004

+1153

I heard that Ford, GM and Chrysler have all improved their muffler systems lately....if you can find the right model for the job.

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Leo the Lion

Join Date 05/2003

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If you are turning down the fan I'd be careful as it might need to spin at it's 'noisey' speed to keep the processor cool. Turning it down could cause your system to overheat with disasterous consequences.

I had the same problem several years ago and it was driving me nuts. I went out and spent about 100 bucks on a good quality heat sink and fan which proved to be a far better cooling system than the one provided by the manufacturer. Some cooling paste to put between the heatsink and processor and I installed MBM - Motherboard Monitor - which is nice piece of monitoring software and I was good to go. BUT I guess you have a new machine there and if you tinker with it you're going to invalidate the warranty. If I were you I would complain to the maker and get them to change it.

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ShelbyGT_The_Car

Join Date 01/2004

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This is what I have and you should consider it if you like having a secure system and a very good idea of keeping it running soundless also!

at this link...
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SGT

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HG_Eliminator

Join Date 07/2002

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in all just go to a PC shop and talk with the Reps there they should point you toward a replacement fan that is less noisy...typically a larger heat sink as well as a newer fan may do the trick..The fan you have is running at speeds needed to keep the CPU from cooking, to turn it down just to calm the noise would shorten the life of the CPU...

A larger fan and Heat sink or a faster yet quieter fan would be the wiser choice here

See here for some alternatives... Tiger Direct.com

Heres a good Tech source on Quieting A PC The Tech report

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WebGizmos

Join Date 09/2003

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Get yourself a small compressor that would fit in your Freezer...then attach a pvc hose running from it to your pc and then just shitcan the fan.

I did that in the summer to cool my aquarium tanks...worked like a charm!

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Get yourself a small compressor that would fit in your Freezer...then attach a pvc hose running from it to your pc and then just shitcan the fan. I did that in the summer to cool my aquarium tanks...worked like a charm!

.....they think you're kiddin'.........

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starkers

Join Date 05/2004

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Get yourself a small compressor that would fit in your Freezer...then attach a pvc hose running from it to your pc and then just shitcan the fan.

Or you could do like we do here in Oz when it hits 45c...shitcan the fan and plastic bag your PC (with a decent breather pipe coming from it)....sit in tub of ice.

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An excessively loud cooling fan can also be an indication of other issues besides heat.
I could actually be a motherboard problem where the sensors are getting a false reading and thus be kicking the fan into high speed.
If your temp is okay, then I would look at motherboard replacement.

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WebGizmos

Join Date 09/2003

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.....they think you're kiddin'.........

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starkers

Join Date 05/2004

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If your temp is okay, then I would look at motherboard replacement.

Good thinking....

I had similar issues with Gigabyte mobos....CPU fans kicking in for no apparent reason, no additional workload to cause it. Turned out both mobos were faulty....same CPU and fan on an Asus board and everything works as it should.

...worth investigating prior to hoses from your freezer - bagged PC in a tub of ice.

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Hey mate, I had the same problem. It keep freaking make noise and I couldnt stand it, realy. I tryed everything, barely anything worked. But, then I remembered someone said theres alot of dust inside ur PC, and you should clean it with

The noise becamse MUCH better. Maybe it isnt your problem, maybe it is. Maybe I'm just a wierdo. Good luck.

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starkers

Join Date 05/2004

+1153

and you should clean it with

Never ever clean the dust out a PC with a vacuum cleaner....NOT a good idea!!!! Best way is to use a can of compressed air, take the sides off and blow it out...sucking by way of vacuum cleaner can cause problems with static, etc.

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