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How do I change fan speeds on my heatsink?

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RahulM

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Benchmarking software reveal that my fan runs at around 1600 RPM, and according to the heatsink manual this corresponds to "silent mode". I want to run it at normal mode to cool my CPU more, it'll be around 2500 RPM. How do I do this?

The FanMate fan speed controller has not been installed by the people who assembled my PC. Must I disassemble the heatsink, or is there an easier way?
 
the fanmate controller just connects between the power and the fan. Put it in, and turn the nob to the max setting.
 
Yes, I've been reading the online manual and watching the flash installation movie, and that's the only way. Seems easy enough though. Kinda nerve-wrecking, considering this is my first self-done thing when it comes to PC hardware. Oh well, gotta take baby steps.

Thanks.
 
Don't want to complicate your life too much, but you may also want to take a look in your BIOS. The BIOS on most boards today has an option to controll fan speeds based on temperatures.

If you find the FanMate will not control the RPM consistently, i.e. the RPM is still going up and down, the BIOS may be controlling current to the fan header on your mobo.

Just something to keep in mind.

Edit: Hook up the FanMate first. Worry about the BIOS only if needed.
 
I unplug the PC?

I've read in many guides that it's good to keep it plugged but switched off, so it stays grounded. I was just gonna shut down, and flip the PSU switch, is that bad?
 
Originally posted by: RahulM
I unplug the PC?

I've read in many guides that it's good to keep it plugged but switched off, so it stays grounded. I was just gonna shut down, and flip the PSU switch, is that bad?
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It really doesn't matter. Just make sure no power is going to your motherboard.

Don't forget to change the oil and adjust the fan fibulator.
 
Ok, it's done. 🙂

The RPM is fluctuating quite a bit though, so I assume it's because of the BIOS setting that controls the speed based on CPU usage. Is it good to have that on or should I turn it off to maintain a constant RPM?
 
Originally posted by: RahulM
Ok, it's done. 🙂

The RPM is fluctuating quite a bit though, so I assume it's because of the BIOS setting that controls the speed based on CPU usage. Is it good to have that on or should I turn it off to maintain a constant RPM?
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If you are controlling your fan speed by fan mate, disable it in your BIOS.
 
Well, I just turned the FanMate clockwise and set it at its maximum. I won't be messing with it anymore. I hooked it up, set it to max, and put it aside inside the PC where it won't get in the way of anything.

What do you suggest I do? (sorry for the stupid questions, I'm not very experienced)
 
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