PWM power curve software

Resident · 7 Jan 2016 at 11:26

So I've upgraded to Win10 and previously I was using Easytune which isnt supported and in searching the internet I find that ET will never be supported.

The issue is now that I was using ET to regulate my CPU rad fans (SP120 Performance)

I've tried Speedfan and initially for the first ten minutes it worked fine, but now it doesn't.

With ET I could run the fans down to 15% of max, bringing the speed under 1000rpm thus being quiet when just browsing etc.

Speedfan won't allow under 30% despite setting PWM minimum at 10%.

Making changes to the control curves within Speedfan makes no difference.

Can anyone suggest any alternatives?

Tealc · 7 Jan 2016 at 12:34

Hi mate.

I had some initial set up issues with Speedfan on Win10 as well but eventually managed to get it working. The only thing is I can't, for the life of me, remember what I did in particular.

Smffy · 7 Jan 2016 at 14:08

Your motherboard is?

Resident · 7 Jan 2016 at 16:54

Smffy said:
Your motherboard is?

Old. lol

But seriously it's a Gigabyte M86MT-S2P

Smffy · 7 Jan 2016 at 19:07

Resident said:
Old. lol

But seriously it's a Gigabyte M86MT-S2P

Ah ok, presume nowhere in the BIOS you are able to control the fans then... I'm personally looking to add an NZXT Grid V2 to my new build, it would replace the preinstalled hub so I connect 6 fans. There is a bit of software called CAM they have as a free download (don't think it will function standalone) which basically allows you to independently control each fan in the hub.

CAM: https://cam.nzxt.com/

Hub: https://www.overclockers.co.uk/nzxt...utor-with-cam-control-software-fg-027-nx.html

£20 isn't bad and its transferrable to any new build in future - actually makes cable management easier but the choice is yours! Good luck!

Bantu · 8 Jan 2016 at 10:25

That's quite a nice price. I can't quite tell from the picture is the NZXT hub internal or external?

Smffy · 8 Jan 2016 at 14:07

It's really small I think, you pretty much velcro it to the back of the board tray... At least that's what I have done with the older version. The power is from a molex, it's defo internal.

Edit: "The small form factor of the GRID+ V2 allows you to discreetly install it anywhere in your case, making cable management easy."
Dimensions: 73mm x 18mm x 73mm

Tiny...

archerz · 8 Jan 2016 at 14:26

With speedfan depending on motherboard you need to change the PWN mode to software controlled in advanced options. This allowed me to have full control of my fan headers on my Gigabyte board.

Resident · 10 Jan 2016 at 16:27

archerz said:
With speedfan depending on motherboard you need to change the PWN mode to software controlled in advanced options. This allowed me to have full control of my fan headers on my Gigabyte board.

I did that first and as I said it worked for about 5 mins and now just ignores any changes in temp or settings.

Smffy - thanks for the link. I think it'll be my solution next payday after I complete my house move.

Disco_P · 10 Jan 2016 at 18:07

I have the grid+ v2 (allows independent control of fans) so if you have any questions about it or CAM then fire away. Personally I thoroughly recommend it.

BriT · 10 Jan 2016 at 18:27

Whats the difference between v2 and Grid + ? Can't seem to find any in stock anywhere. Looks like a good bit of kit.

Disco_P · 11 Jan 2016 at 01:06

Grid+ only allows a single voltage for all the fans connected. Grid+ V2 allows 6 different fan curves, one for each of the 3 pin headers on the unit.

I've asked OcUK to stock it but they couldn't get any which is really odd. I had to buy mine elsewhere.

BriT · 11 Jan 2016 at 12:20

Thanks so worth getting the v2 then. Out of stock everywhere though

Resident · 12 Jan 2016 at 10:07

Disco_P said:
I have the grid+ v2 (allows independent control of fans) so if you have any questions about it or CAM then fire away. Personally I thoroughly recommend it.

TBH I would only need a single curve as I'll be using it only to control my rad fans so there's no need for independent control.

My case fans are hooked up to a Sentry LXE.

Smffy · 12 Jan 2016 at 11:14

Disco_P said:
I have the grid+ v2 (allows independent control of fans) so if you have any questions about it or CAM then fire away. Personally I thoroughly recommend it.

What do you think of the new version of CAM, seems a bit overkill to me... hogging a bit of CPU usage, any thoughts so far?