Fans are the primary cooling devices used in most types of computers and are typically installed in the case and in the power supply of desktop machines and are also often installed directly on the CPU or GPU. Some fans can be powere on and off and have their speed altered by the operating system. ...
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PC not running for more than 15 minutes after cleaning CPU fan
I thought that my CPU fan was gathering too much dust. So I removed it (just the fan), cleaned it and re-attached it.
Now my PC only runs for approximately 15 minutes, then the CPU shuts off. It ...
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Hardware issue: computer plays beep sounds at startup, and then turns off
Turns out that after moving, my computer got damaged somehow. I installed my computer 2 days ago. I didn't check the state of the hardware parts and turned the pc on recklessly, not realizing that the ...
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Why does the fan spin up to high speed momentarily when the computer is starting?
On many computers, when the computer is turned on (even before POST), the fan spins up to high speed momentarily, then settles down to normal operating speed. This appears to be normal, but why is ...
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How can I know I'm buying a heatsink that will work with my CPU?
recently I've been using my CPU a lot more for gaming, and as of two days ago, my computer had just been shutting off suddenly with no warning. I'm inclined to believe I need a new heatsink and ...
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Should I connect case fan to a pwr_fan or chassis_fan?
My Motherboard ( http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8Z68V_PROGEN3/ ) has following fans:
2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin, 1 x 3 -pin)
2 x Power Fan connector(s) (3 -pin)
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Speedfan won't automatically regulate
I used to have Speedfan regulating my fan speed automatically, but ever since I've reformatted, I can't get this to work. I've done the following:
In Temperatures, I have only CPU checked with CPU ...
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If no cores are online in a CPU, it would be safe to turn off its fan?
I think the question is self explanatory:
I have a server (running Linux) which has 2 CPUs with 2 cores each. I know how to turn off cores and fans pragmatically. If for example, I turn off both ...
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Video card is a little noisy. Coffee type grounds near the fan
I have a Palit Nvidia GTX-460 PCie card.
Half the time it is a little noisy. A light rattle and a light squeak.
I have taken it out and have made the following observations.
The fan is not hitting ...
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Does a chassis fan DC12V 0.18a have higher RPM than one with DC12V 0.16a?
I am going to purchase a few chassis fans (12cm) for my computer and the salesperson told me that a fan with DC12V 0.18a has higher RPM than one with DC12v 0.16a.
I don't know anything about ...
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How to determine why the fan is running on MacBook Air?
I have a MacBook Air with OS X Lion and the fan started running loudly. I presume it is because the system is overheating and would like to determine the cause.
What tool can I use to see what is ...
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How can one identify the fan model and other fan specs within Linux?
I know I could disassemble my laptop to find this information, but I was curious if I could find it in the /dev or /proc directory, or from a shell command. There was no fan information in /proc/acpi ...
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Does “not use fan all the time” through BIOS reduces fan noise?
I wonder if there is a way to reduce the noise of the fan. I read that through BIOS you can make it work only when it is necessary. What other options do I have to reduce the noise?
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Windows 7 Goes Down, but Machine still Running, eg, Fans, CPU, etc
I have a weird problem that has me baffled. A few days ago, my wife reported that, when she went to run a program for our daughter on an alternate login, my machine was "off." I asked her if she ...
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Radeon HD3850 Fan Won't Respond
I bought a HD3850 256mb second hand. Didn't come with any drivers so I downloaded the Catalyst CC that AMD recommended but I've noticed that the fan doesn't respond to load. It just sits there idling, ...
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Which size fan should I put at the front of my case? 92mm or 120mm [closed]
I've made a new system, it has a 92mm exhaust fan at the upper rear. I have two fans here, one is 92mm, the other is 120mm. This will go on the lower front and will be the air intake.
Which would be ...
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Flash causes Macbook Air to heat up and fans to spin
Any flash application results in a drastic increase in CPU temperature (50C->80C) on my Macbook Air, causing the fans to spin really fast. Is there any solution to this, such as an alternate flash ...
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How do I install rubber pins onto a case fan?
I have the following rubber pins with my new case fan:
I'm not sure how to install these. They are obvious to install into the case, the rubber pulls easily into the screw hole and stays in place, ...
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Bad Heatsink in My Computer? [closed]
My computer gets extremely hot where the fan and heatsink are. The fan works, so I think the problem must be with the heatsink, even though that seems very unlikely, since it's passive. Thought I'd ...
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What is a more or less safe frequency to OC an i7 2600k to? [closed]
My setup is as follows:
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-Z68A-D3H-B3
CPU: Intel core i7 2600k sandy bridge
Memory: CORSAIR DOMINATOR GT 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin (1866)
Fan: Thermaltake frio
How far do you reckon I ...
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Samsung Series 7 Chronos Fan Runs Constantly on Ubuntu 11.10
First off, I'm a Linux Noob - I successfully installed it on an older laptop, so I went out and bought this Samsung series 7. After dual booting Ubuntu alongside Windows I noticed the fan would ...
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PC won't power on due to graphics card loop
One day when I decided to turn on my PC, something strange happened. All the fans were running, but I had a blank screen. I then heard my graphics card's (ATi 5770) fan go in to a loop, turning on for ...
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What is a long-term strategy to deal with CPU fan dust in my home office?
There are numerous discussions of CPU overheating and how sometimes this can be corrected by removing the dust from the CPU fan. I have read many of these, but I can't find anyone expressing a ...
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T-60 suddenly crashing. What is average heat readings?
My IBM t-60 is suddenly crashing. When I run speedfan I see that all laptop heat source are too hot. What is the average temperature that it should run at?
EDIT based on response by ntw1103: Speedfan ...
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Thinkpad L412 Fan not working and some fn keys as well
I have a problem with my laptop which is following :
The cooling system had completely stopped working
Some hot keys doesn't respond anymore (brightness, sound)
First of all, I was thinking about ...
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Asus m4a88td-m: Chassis fan does not run although temp goes > 70C
I use an Asus m4a88td-m evo/USB3 motherboard and control it with AI Suite v1.06.20. I notice that when the computer is not in use, the chassis fan stops and does not start even when temperature goes ...
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Ubuntu/Toshiba Fan Speed Issue
I am using Ubuntu 11.10 AMD64 on my Toshiba laptop (L505D-S5965). After I boot into the OS, my fan works perfectly being mostly quiet. Recently, I noticed that whenever I resume from system ...
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Cooler does not shut down in standby
In some computers, when I put them to stand-by, they do not shut down their fan-based coolers. Even though they go stand-by (and can be waken up with the mouse), they just don't shut up.
I have no ...
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Would this short circuit?
My computer case has a built in fan which uses a Molex 8981 connection for power, but before reaching the fan, the wires split to form another male molex connector.
My problem is that if I was to ...
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iMac fan is constantly spinning
I recently left for vacation, and when I came back yesterday, my computer was behaving quite strangely.
Now it will boot up fine, all is good, but the fan is loud, and constantly moving! This has ...
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Tricky workaround to power supply a GPU fan: is it safe?
My nVidia GeForce 8800GT had a serious problem with its stock cooling fan: it started to make strange noises and I later discovered that it was hitting the heat sink, because of an abnormal rotation ...
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Power supply does not silent after few seconds
I have a desktop computer that I intend to use as a Linux server. I assembled all components and the computer properly boots in Ubuntu, and works fine, however, the power supply fan does not turn down ...
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GPU overheating
I have an nVidia GTS250 that, in the last couple of months, has decided that it has a problem with newer games. Older games are fine, but anything made in the last couple of years will eventually make ...
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HP Pavilion DV4 laptop fan always running at high speed
A few days back I had a display problem with my HP Pavilion DV4 laptop. I took it to a service centre and they told me that some NVIDIA chip on the motherboard needed to be replaced to fix this.
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Fan on HP Pavillon DV5 always on, even with CPU idle
my laptop (HP Pavillon DV5 1110el) has a big problem. The fan is always on and very loud (I think maximum speed).
For example, now the CPU temperature is just 40° but the fan is at maximum speed ...
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1U vs. 2U Rackmount HTPC Chassis?
I'm in the initial stages of planning out the HTPC/Media server I'll be building come the summer, and I've run into a bit of a conundrum. My rack currently has 1U left free, and part of the appeal of ...
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Fan on CPU makes strange cracking noise
I recently bought a new video card for my pc.
It's a Nvidia Geforce GTX 560 Ti with dual fans on it.
On this picture you can see: ...
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After upgrading Lenovo 3000 N200 Intel T2330 to T9500 CPU Fan stays on High Always
After upgrading Lenovo 3000 N200 Intel T2330 to T9500 CPU Fan stays on High Always. Running a dual Boot with Windows XP & 7. Stays high on both never decreases & CPU not hot, why & how do ...
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Noisy fan on ASRock 330
The cpu fan on my ASRock 330 has been making really horrible noises, and it's so close to the other heatsink (On some other component) that I can't remove it and fix it.
I googled a bit and found ...
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my laptop's fan is loud, how to make it stop?
I have cleaned my laptop many times, and there is no dust inside. The temperatures the speedfan gives me are:
HD0: 31 C
TEMP1: 39 C
CORE 0: 24 C
CORE 1: 25 C
When the 'TEMP1' goes over 40 C it ...
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What is better oil for oiling fans: grapeseed or refined? [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
Can I use oil from kitchen for oiling my fans
I want to oil my CPU fan, maybe case fan too (in future). But I have found only mineral oil in my home. I have grapeseed ...
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Computer works correctly but CPU fan won't run
I got a used pc from my job since a week.
The motherboard is an Intel, model DDG965WH.
CPU is Core2 quad.
I installed Linux Mint on it.
Everything's ok since a couple of days, but I just realized ...
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Intel DH61AG CPU, fans, and voltages not reading in BIOS
I'm looking for the cause and/or fix of an issue when during start up of the DH61AG board the fans go full speed as they normally do but stay at full speed rather than slowing. In the BIOS the PC ...
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Can I replace my CPU heatsink/fan “studs”?
On my current CPU heatsink fan combination the "studs" (not sure if that is the right term) are broken, preventing it from seating correctly. Can these be replaced, and does anyone sell a replacement ...
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Can I use oil from kitchen for oiling my fans
I am going to clean my computer. First I want to oil my fans (CPU, GPU, and case fan). I don't have any machine oil. Can I use oil from kitchen (sunflower or rapeseed) to oil them?
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Problems with Intel Core 2 Duo E4300
I've got this 4 year old computer. It wasn't mine, but I know that the computer was working for long time.
Motherboard Name - Gigabyte GA-945PL-S3
DIMM1: Kingston (1 GB DDR2-667 DDR2 SDRAM)
CPU Type ...
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Does Catalyst Control Center Manual Fan Control get disabled when GPU dangerously overheats?
I'd like to enable AMD Overdrive and Manual Fan Control in Catalyst Control Center and reduce fan speed to minimum (20%) but I'm afraid what happens if I start using the card heavily and forget to ...
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Can you stop fan of disabled video card?
I have Radeon HD4290 onboard and Radeon HD6850 in PCI-E slot.
Onboard card is sufficient for most use cases, but occasionally I'd like to turn on HD6850 to play a modern game.
But even if the HD6850 ...
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Radeon HD 4650 fan continuously stopping and starting
I'm back at my family's house for the week for Thanksgiving, and my brother mentioned that there's a problem with their graphics card fan (which he's been solving by blowing an actual fan into the ...
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Why fan stops in windows 7?
I have windows 7 installed on Probook 4530s. How can I configure it so that Fan remains always on running. When Fan stops the system halts and screen freezes. I have dual boot system on other OS ...
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Graphics card fan stops intermittently. Is it normal?
I notice that my graphics card's fan sometimes stops running for a while, and then after that it runs again. Is it normal or Is it supposed to run all the time?
