How do I control my fan on Windows 10?

Control fan speed on Windows 10 with SpeedFan
Go to the Fans tab. Wait for the app to find and list your fans. Select the fan you want to control. Use the response curve to control the fan speed.
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How do I control my fan speed Windows 10?

How to use BIOS
  1. On the BIOS front page, locate Fan Control Settings.
  2. Go to Monitor > Status > Fan speed control.
  3. Here, look for RPM settings. Once found, select the CPU fan to increase or decrease its speed with RPM as a unit.
  4. Save these changes and press Esc till you reach the menu option.
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How do I control my fans on my PC?

Use the arrow keys on your keyboard to scroll through the BIOS menu to the "Monitor," "Status" or other similarly named submenu (this will also vary slightly by manufacturer). Select the "Fan Speed Control" option from the submenu to open the fan controls.
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How can I control my laptop fan?

Using Windows Power Plan Settings

Select the power icon in the notification area and click "More power options." Click "Change plan settings," then "Change advanced power settings." In the Processor power management submenu, you will find the "System cooling policy" option, if your laptop is equipped with heat sensors.
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Can I control laptop fan speed?

While it is possible to increase or decrease the speed of your PC's fans on some models, the feature is not widely available. If your fan speed can be managed manually, you can typically adjust fan speeds in the BIOS/UEFI or using a third-party utility like SpeedFan within Windows.
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How to set up SpeedFan - Free fan control software



How do I turn on the fan on my laptop Windows 10?

How to Manually Power on CPU Fans
  1. Start or restart your computer. ...
  2. Enter the BIOS menu by pressing and holding down the appropriate key while your computer is starting up. ...
  3. Locate the "Fan Settings" section. ...
  4. Look for the "Smart Fan" option and select it. ...
  5. Select "Save Settings and Exit."
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How does a PC fan controller work?

The basic idea is that you connect the fans to it and likely a power cable. Then either a cable connecting to a fan header controls the fans or there is a dial or a slider to control the speed.
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Why is my Windows 10 fan so loud?

If you notice the computer fan running constantly and making an abnormal or loud noise, this might indicate that the computer is not running as efficiently as possible, and/or clogged air vents. It is important to keep dust from accumulating in your computer and ensure adequate ventilation to help reduce heat.
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How do I check my computer fan speed?

Find your hardware settings, which is usually under a more general "Settings" menu, and look for the fan settings. Here, you may be able to control the target temperature for your CPU. If you feel your computer is running hot, lower that temperature.
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How can I make my computer fan spin faster?

How to Make a Computer Fan Faster
  1. Choose "Performance and Maintenance."
  2. Choose the "Power Saver" option.
  3. Locate the scale next to "Cooling Method" and slide it midway to "Performance." This option will utilize the cooling fan to continually keep the computer cool; however, it only slows down the CPU if necessary.
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How do I increase my laptop fan speed?

1: Increase fan speed using Windows Control Panel
  1. Step 1: Go to the “Hardware and Sound” option:
  2. Step 2: Click on the “Power Options”:
  3. Step 3: Click on the “Change plan settings” option:
  4. Step 4: Next, go to the “Change advanced settings” option:
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How can I tell if my laptop fan is working Windows 10?

Turn your computer on. Depending on the type of laptop, you should be able to tell where a cooling fan is located and where it blows the hot air out. Place your ear up to that point in the body of your laptop and listen for a fan. If it is running, you should be able to hear it.
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How do I change my fan speed in BIOS Windows 10?

Follow these steps to view or change system fan control settings:
  1. Press F2 during start to enter BIOS Setup.
  2. Select Cooling.
  3. Fan settings are shown in the CPU Fan Header pane.
  4. Press F10 to exit BIOS Setup.
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How do I check my CPU temp and fan speed Windows 10?

There is no such option to check CPU temperature in Windows 10. You can either check the temperature in BIOS or you can use third-party applications.
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How do I lower the fan noise?

If your fan is constantly getting louder, check and clear out dust motes and other debris. With prolonged use, dust builds up inside your computer. Use compressed air to clean up your computer and clear dust from your ports and vents.
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Why is my PC fan running so fast?

The processor generally uses a sensor that controls the fan speed. If the CPU fan runs at full speed all the time, there might be something wrong either with the processor or the sensor (in the fan). It can also be an issue of the heat sink on the processor.
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How do you fix a noisy computer fan?

How to fix a loud computer fan
  1. Clean the fan.
  2. Move your computer's position to prevent obstructions and increase airflow.
  3. Use fan control software.
  4. Use the Task Manager or Force Quit tool to close any unnecessary programs.
  5. Replace the computer's fans.
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Does my PC need a fan controller?

Commendable. That motherboard only has 3 fan headers in addition to the CPU fan header. So if you are running 4 fans plus the fan on your CPU cooler, you will be short one fan header. You don't need a fan controller though, you can get a 3 or 4 pin fan splitter to connect two fans to a single fan header.
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Should I set my fans to PWM or DC?

PWM fans will usually set you back more, but use less power and produce less noise. DC fans are likely just as effective and cheaper, but they will also be noisier. One thing to consider is the number of 4-pin connectors on your motherboard.
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What is a good fan controller?

Best PC Fan Controller

The Corsair iCUE Commander PRO can turn the typical PC case into a smart one by using the Corsair iCUE software, which allows this device to control up to 6 different fans and two RGB lighting channels. This device can power up to 6 PWM (4-pin) or DC (3-pin) case fans with PMW or voltage control.
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Why is my laptop fan so loud?

Dust is the most common cause of laptop noises. Dust damages your system in various ways including obstructing your laptops fan, which causes it to make loud noises. Your laptop's processor is essentially its brain; hence, we advise that you clean the processor's cooler from time to time.
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Why is my laptop fan so loud all of a sudden?

Loud laptop fans mean heat; if your fans are always loud then that means your laptop is always hot. Dust and hair buildup are unavoidable, and only serves to reduce airflow. Reduced airflow means poor heat dissipation, so you'll need to physically clean the machine to make things better.
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