NZXT CAM software

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Anyone use this?

I'm just trying to set a custom fan profile and it's extremely restrictive, it's set to max fan speed at 60c and you're only allowed to change the profile below this, which is extremely lame, unless I'm missing something?
 
Are you using an NZXT cooler with this? CAM uses a USB 2.0 interface for control and recognition. Even so, there should be a manual mode at the very least.
 
Yes, with an X41.

There is a manual mode, but I can't change anything in it. I can set a custom profile but unfortunately it uses the temp of the coolant rather than the CPU temp as a gauge, which is completely useless.
 
I think the installation didn't go correctly then, I have an X41 here too and CAM had every option open for me. Coolant temp allows for a smoother curve, something I personally prefer over the pump and fans ramping up and down every few seconds. But I think you should be able to control using CPU temp also- not sure though, it's been a while since I last played with it.
 
What can you do in manual mode? This is what I see when I select it:

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No option to change anything with this screen other than the LED colour, which I have no interest in. Only screen I can change fan profile in is custom profile and that only gives me the option to set it by coolant temp.

I think I'll just plug the fan into the mobo header and control it via speedfan, CAM is looking useless TBH.
 
No worries. That link looks similar but slightly different to the version of CAM I have, I wonder if it has changed somewhat, no matter what I press I can't get anything to change in manual mode and am unable to add any points on the curve.
 
Telecaster said:
No worries. That link looks similar but slightly different to the version of CAM I have, I wonder if it has changed somewhat, no matter what I press I can't get anything to change in manual mode and am unable to add any points on the curve.
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Exactly the same for me here bud. I'm using an x31 on my gpu. The custom profile doesn't allow for higher than 60c and its liquid temps to. Now you pointed it out I've never noticed it before now. There have been updates recently maybe something messed up. You can still see core temp though in dashboard.
Im with you i think il use other means now you've highlighted this.
 
Yes you can see all the core temps in the dashboard, but like you I find the custom profile useless, it needs to be something like the Afterburner fan profile where you have unlimited fan curve options and it should be linked to core temp because linking it to coolant temp is useless, how the hell do I know how to set a fan curve based on some arbitrary reading that has no link to actual component temp.

I'll leave it all set up as it is so that CAM can control the pump speed, but I will plug the fan into the mobo and have speedfan control it based on core temp.
 
Since that review, they brought out a new version of the software which looks like what you guys have. I haven't ran that so maybe this is it (buggy)?
 
Telecaster said:
No option to change anything with this screen other than the LED colour, which I have no interest in. Only screen I can change fan profile in is custom profile and that only gives me the option to set it by coolant temp.
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Sorry I only just spotted this thread :eek: It looks from the image your in 'view mode', in order to change the settings you must press 'Change Mode' and a slider will appear under Fan Speed to adjust the fan speed, see below:

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Let me know if you get it sorted ;)

RICKST20 said:
Exactly the same for me here bud. I'm using an x31 on my gpu. The custom profile doesn't allow for higher than 60c and its liquid temps to.
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Your point is valid and I will feedback if we can improve this in future to allow tracking versus CPU temp. However the reasoning for the current setup of basing fan speed on the liquid temp is because different CPU have different thermal specs, so this allow CAM to function based on the cooler specifically regardless of the intricacy of an individual CPU :)

60C is pretty high, and generally speaking if your hitting that kind of temp, there is a problem which is why the fan speeds then default to 100C. I dont know if you would want to be running 60C+ without max fan? :o
 
I never even noticed that slider under fan speed, not very intuitive when compared with how you set the fan speed in custom mode.

Not that it matters now as I returned it, just not quiet enough for me much like the previous AIOs I've tried, so sticking with air from now on.

Thanks for the reply anyway.
 
Telecaster said:
I never even noticed that slider under fan speed, not very intuitive when compared with how you set the fan speed in custom mode.

Not that it matters now as I returned it, just not quiet enough for me much like the previous AIOs I've tried, so sticking with air from now on.

Thanks for the reply anyway.
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Shame I didn't spot this earlier sorry. CAM 2.0 is a new release so still being improved so will certainly take your feedback on board :)
 
I have a question?
Can you control 2 separate kraken X31 coolers with this software?
I cant seem to find this out on the cam website.

The reason i ask is i swapped out my CPU cooler from my H55 to the X31 as its just a far superior product. Lots more control options, thicker rad, cooler and quieter.
I now want the same options available for both my GPU/CPU is this possible?

The more i use this software and get to grips with it, the better it gets tbh. Recent updates seem to have fixed some minor bugs also.

Also the X31 is on this week only offer!!! :D

Cheers
 
RICKST20 said:
Nevermind i found it!

http://support.nzxt.com/hc/en-us/articles/203457734-I-have-two-Krakens-installed-can-CAM-differentiate-what-component-CPU-GPU-each-Kraken-is-connected-to-

Such a shame to read this! That would be a great idea. Hopefully it will be implemented in the near future.
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That link you put is not for controlling the AIO's but for displaying which AIO is connected to which component. I dont think it answers your question.

I would think the answer to your original question maybe yes. It reads and controls the pump via the USB header so as long as you plug each USB cable into the motherboard I would think it would detect it ?
 
varkanoid said:
That link you put is not for controlling the AIO's but for displaying which AIO is connected to which component. I dont think it answers your question.

I would think the answer to your original question maybe yes. It reads and controls the pump via the USB header so as long as you plug each USB cable into the motherboard I would think it would detect it ?
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Ah i see! now i re read that link yes you may be right there. So the chances are it would recognize it, but id have to do some testing to see which displayed kraken is attached to each component then.

I just wonder if it would actually differentiate between the two identical pieces of hardware?

Does anybody have two of these kraken's installed by any chance? I would be really grateful for a solid answer :)
 
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