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2008-10-15 11:04:43
baggs
Member
+732|6471
I just can't get the bloody thing working, basically, my case fan runs at 2750rpm all day long and i just want to take it down a few notches. Should have been a simple enough task with Speedfan, but no. Anything out there easier to use? Something idiot proof?

Maybe i should just buy a fan controller.
2008-10-15 11:16:22
max
Vela Incident
+1,652|6834|NYC / Hamburg

most fans can't actually be controlled by speedfan. Try the BIOS or a tool from your mobo manufacturer.
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2008-10-15 11:24:35
Mitch92uK
aka [DBS]Mitch92uK
+192|6502|United Kingdom
i can't get anything to control my fans .. i have a couple of case fans connected to the mobo headers and 2 fans in my true push/pull both connected to mobo via 3 pin .. but neither the mobo nor speedfan editing will make any noticeable difference :S
2008-10-15 12:35:14
aimless
Member
+166|6392|Texas
Open up speedfan.
Hit configure.
Advanced tab.
Find your mobo chip (the one with the longest list of stuff).
Change all PWM modes to "Software Controlled" and save.
Go back and change fan speeds.

This only works for fans attached to the motherboard.
2008-10-15 19:23:38
The_Sniper_NM
Official EVGA Fanboy
+94|6380|SC | USA |

CrazeD wrote:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813999251
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811999171

Looks better and has full control of last two fans.

Plus I've got it.
2008-10-15 19:39:14
Brasso
member
+1,549|6897

The_Sniper_NM wrote:

CrazeD wrote:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813999251
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811999171

Looks better and has full control of last two fans.

Plus I've got it.
come on guys, can you say too fucking expensive?  there's gotta be a cheaper version, its just a fan controller for christs sake.
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2008-10-15 20:34:51
tkoi
Utahraptor!
+148|6414|Texas

http://www.afrotechmods.com/fanmod.htm wrote:

using the +5v on the molex connector as a fan's ground to effectively run your 12v fans at only 7v in order to reduce fan noise
Worth a try.
2008-10-16 06:08:42
baggs
Member
+732|6471
Thanks for the replys but i think i'm going to buy a new case, Coolermaster Elite 335 i think, around £35 delivered. I also got cooling issues on my GPU, i can't really direct any cool air towards the card in the current case. So i'll get the new case, and go from there, probably buy a fan speed controller.

Again, thanks

Last edited by baggs (2008-10-16 06:10:29)

2008-10-16 06:40:42
Jenspm
penis
+1,716|6999|St. Andrews / Oslo

Volt mod it
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2008-10-16 10:45:31
r2zoo
Knowledge is power, guard it well
+126|6863|Michigan, USA

haffeysucks wrote:

The_Sniper_NM wrote:

CrazeD wrote:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813999251
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6811999171

Looks better and has full control of last two fans.

Plus I've got it.
come on guys, can you say too fucking expensive?  there's gotta be a cheaper version, its just a fan controller for christs sake.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6835118217

There.  Aint pretty, but for $4....
2008-10-17 03:04:05
baggs
Member
+732|6471

Jenspm wrote:

Volt mod it
Care to elaborate?
2008-10-17 03:08:09
max
Vela Incident
+1,652|6834|NYC / Hamburg

baggs wrote:

Jenspm wrote:

Volt mod it
Care to elaborate?

http://www.afrotechmods.com/fanmod.htm wrote:

using the +5v on the molex connector as a fan's ground to effectively run your 12v fans at only 7v in order to reduce fan noise
I've done it on loads of fans. Works great
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2008-10-17 03:12:17
baggs
Member
+732|6471

max wrote:

baggs wrote:

Jenspm wrote:

Volt mod it
Care to elaborate?

http://www.afrotechmods.com/fanmod.htm wrote:

using the +5v on the molex connector as a fan's ground to effectively run your 12v fans at only 7v in order to reduce fan noise
I've done it on loads of fans. Works great
So find a 5v feed and connect the fans ground to that 5v feed and connect the 12v as normal? Which connector should i be using? The standard 4 pin connectors that would supply hard drives and optical drives?
2008-10-17 06:03:45
DUnlimited
got any popo lolo intersting?
+1,160|6730|cuntshitlake

baggs wrote:

max wrote:

baggs wrote:

Care to elaborate?

http://www.afrotechmods.com/fanmod.htm wrote:

using the +5v on the molex connector as a fan's ground to effectively run your 12v fans at only 7v in order to reduce fan noise
I've done it on loads of fans. Works great
So find a 5v feed and connect the fans ground to that 5v feed and connect the 12v as normal? Which connector should i be using? The standard 4 pin connectors that would supply hard drives and optical drives?
Yep that standard molex connector. Connect red wire of the fan to the yellow of molex, and black wire of the fan to the red of the molex

Last edited by DeathUnlimited (2008-10-17 09:46:51)

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2008-10-17 08:37:11
baggs
Member
+732|6471

DeathUnlimited wrote:

Yep that standard molex connector. Then red wire of the fan to the yellow of molex, and black wire of the fan to the yellow of the molex
I'm either being rather stupid, or that just doesn't make sense :s
2008-10-17 08:40:52
Freezer7Pro
I don't come here a lot anymore.
+1,447|6464|Winland

baggs wrote:

DeathUnlimited wrote:

Yep that standard molex connector. Then red wire of the fan to the yellow of molex, and black wire of the fan to the yellow of the molex
I'm either being rather stupid, or that just doesn't make sense :s
He means black fan cable to red molex cable.
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2008-10-17 08:51:07
molotov<bf2>
Member
+15|6711|uk
i had a similar problem using speedfan on a P4 motherboard, so i bought the zalman fanmate for £4 from ebay & it works great.

Last edited by molotov<bf2> (2008-10-17 09:01:38)

2008-10-17 09:46:20
DUnlimited
got any popo lolo intersting?
+1,160|6730|cuntshitlake

Freezer7Pro wrote:

baggs wrote:

DeathUnlimited wrote:

Yep that standard molex connector. Then red wire of the fan to the yellow of molex, and black wire of the fan to the yellow of the molex
I'm either being rather stupid, or that just doesn't make sense :s
He means black fan cable to red molex cable.
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