System fans and how to tweak em?

UniqueID · 16 Jul 2007 at 20:15

Hi guys, I know theres a few programs out there that do system fans tweaking, but just looking at the list of usefull freeware programs was a bit overwhelming.

I would just like to know how you manage your fan speeds, and what program you find best in doing this?

thanks for any reply

Coolasmoo · 16 Jul 2007 at 20:19

Your bios may have options to do this automatically which is the first thing i would look for.

Failing that, your motherboard manufacturer may have a Windows utility that will adjust at least the CPU fan speed.

Or get speedfan , which works with 90% of the boards out there, but may take some time to set up correctly

You could also look into getting a fan controller if all the above fail

UniqueID · 16 Jul 2007 at 20:23

yeah my bios has automatic fan control options.. intel, legacy, or auto. and i've no idea how this changes anything.
my gigabyte cd came with a program named I-cool but it is totally useless and doesn't allow you to set speeds.

Coolasmoo · 16 Jul 2007 at 20:28

Im using a Gigabyte and they arnt very good for fan adjustments,

I have the same options as you in the bios. (not a lot)

you could get easytune 5 from HERE

But i reckon your best option would be a fan controller, like the zalman they sell on OcUK

Abit seem to be the best at fan controller options , and the Intel Board I had worked great too. Gigabyte dont seem to care

UniqueID · 16 Jul 2007 at 20:37

ok cool thanks Coolasmoo. yeah i'm gonna get some new fans soon to make it all a bit cooler, not sure if i wanna get a fan controller just yet but it would definatly do the job.