Even with low CPU usage Fan is ruuning constantly
December 23rd, 2013
thanks.
BIOS settings, there should be a quiet fan feature, enable it and set to low.
SmAsHeDr replied: BIOS settings, there should be a quiet fan feature, enable it and set to low.
But will that affect the CPU? There must be something that is making it work isn’t it?
psihotix replied: SmAsHeDr replied: BIOS settings, there should be a quiet fan feature, enable it and set to low.
But will that affect the CPU? There must be something that is making it work isn't it?
Yea, its your BIOS setting, that will not effect CPU!
Enable quiet fan, and set to low. Your BIOS will increase fan speed once the CPU temp goes above the set threshold. Why do you make me repeat my self?
it just start doing this or been like this always ?
how old a PC
you check inside it to see if the fan/heatsink is dusty
BIOS settings, there should be a quiet fan feature, enable it and set to low.
if this setting is not enabled the fan runs 100% all the time
edwoodweb replied: it just start doing this or been like this always ?
how old a PC
you check inside it to see if the fan/heatsink is dusty
BIOS settings, there should be a quiet fan feature, enable it and set to low.
if this setting is not enabled the fan runs 100% all the time
Its been a while but i noticed it this week, when windows search service was consuming 40% CPU, i turned it off, then CPU usage came down to like 5% with occasional rises but unlike before, the fan wouldn’t take a break, its on constantly.
Its a laptop, around 2 years old. Do i have to open it up? I dont know how.
psihotix replied: Its been a while but i noticed it this week, when windows search service was consuming 40% CPU, i turned it off, then CPU usage came down to like 5% with occasional rises but unlike before, the fan wouldn't take a break, its on constantly.
Have you even checked in your BIOS settings?
Do i have to open it up? I dont know how.
can you see into the air intake grill if it’s dusty or not ?
edwoodweb replied: can you see into the air intake grill if it's dusty or not ?
If that was the case, there would be overheating, which would cause the CPU fan to increase.
My BIOS is set to 50C, any time the CPU goes above 50C the BIOS turns the fan up.
Have you looked at the CPU temps?
SmAsHeDr replied: psihotix replied: Its been a while but i noticed it this week, when windows search service was consuming 40% CPU, i turned it off, then CPU usage came down to like 5% with occasional rises but unlike before, the fan wouldn't take a break, its on constantly.
Have you even checked in your BIOS settings?
Yeah dude, there isnt any option there to set the fan speed high or low.
edwoodweb replied: Do i have to open it up? I dont know how.
can you see into the air intake grill if it's dusty or not ?
Nah, the air grill is perfectly clean and clear, its smelling hot air.
SmAsHeDr replied: edwoodweb replied: can you see into the air intake grill if it's dusty or not ?
If that was the case, there would be overheating, which would cause the CPU fan to increase.
My BIOS is set to 50C, any time the CPU goes above 50C the BIOS turns the fan up.
Have you looked at the CPU temps?
Nope, dont know how.
psihotix replied: Nope, dont know how.
Use this program to monitor temps.
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html
The cores are at 50 (Min 48 to 59 Max) and 49 (47 to 55), and Del Inc. 0G848F is at 61 (60-64) C
Isnt the temperature too hot? How shall i control it?
The physical location of your computer can affect the temperature, especially if you are in a hot Country, you need to be able to get decent airflow.
Out of curiosity, what is your room temp?
If you haven’t had it opened for 2 years, chances are it is full of dust.
My room temperature is around 25 C, and i have a decent air flow, i mostly use my laptop on a desk, otherwise on my bed. You want me to open it?
psihotix replied: My room temperature is around 25 C, and i have a decent air flow, i mostly use my laptop on a desk, otherwise on my bed. You want me to open it?
Nope don’t open it if you don’t know what you are doing.
I was presuming you were referring to a desktop pc rather than a laptop.
You still need to have good airflow around it though, so if your using it on your bed make sure it is not directly on the bed covers as it will block the vents.
One of my laptops gets fairly hot, I resolved that issue by using a cooling pad (like a plastic tray with a couple of fans in it connects via USB).
The heatsink and fans may need cleaning though, but get someone who knows what they are doing, if you are unsure.
Nah, the air grill is perfectly clean and clear, its smelling hot air.
that from the exhaust or intake ?
there good air flow out the exhaust ?
is the air warm or hot ?
The air is warm, and the plastic over the grill (the outside) is hot. Only thing worrying me is that, the fan used to be quiet when no programs were opened, but now the fan is spinning constantly even when no programs are on.
I guess this turned on fan is related to temperature, so there must be something internal that is causing the cpu to work.
I need to detect that guys.
psihotix replied: Cool & quiet from AMD IN BIOS!ENJOY nonmonkeyness!SmAsHeDr replied: BIOS settings, there should be a quiet fan feature, enable it and set to low.
But will that affect the CPU? There must be something that is making it work isn't it?
This is no AMD Vs Intel discussion.
Guys, the fan is still on without a break!
I had an iBook that roared non stop. I installed g4 fan control, easy to use even if my mouse had only one button. It was pretty sweet. Anyways try adjusting the serach below to match your manufacturer and even add in your laptop model name for extra specificity.
http://www.google.com/search?q=dell+fan+control&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
Try to boot using a bootCD, liek Hiren’s Boot CD and choose Mini Windows XP. See if it’s also on there. If it is, you know somehting is wrong in your Windows installation, and perhaps a reinstall is in order.
Mattholomew replied: <span>I had an iBook that roared non stop. I installed g4 fan control, easy to use even if my mouse had only one button. It was pretty sweet. Anyways try adjusting the serach below to match your manufacturer and even add in your laptop model name for extra specificity.
<a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=dell+fan+control&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a" class="smarterwiki-linkify">http://www.google.com/search?q=dell+fan+control&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a[/code]</a></span>
Let me try that.
Squirrelman replied: Try to boot using a bootCD, liek Hiren's Boot CD and choose Mini Windows XP. See if it's also on there. If it is, you know somehting is wrong in your Windows installation, and perhaps a reinstall is in order.
I am not doing something like that, thanks.
Then you won’t solve it but fine.
Personally, I would just wipe that disk and get a fresh start. Anyway it’s good to do it from time to time.
psihotix replied: Guys, the fan is still on without a break!
I would check it’s not hardware related before messing about with re-installing Windows, you will probably still have the same issue.
If it was me, I would give it a thorough clean and reseat the CPU, however, if you have never taken a laptop apart or worked on one, I would suggest taking it to someone who knows what they are doing.
If it’s still under warranty – they should do it for you.
psihotix replied: I am not doing something like that, thanks.
Honest AND polite.
ur laptops hot, so im guessing theres dust in it.
gilly replied: psihotix replied: Guys, the fan is still on without a break!
I would check it's not hardware related before messing about with re-installing Windows, you will probably still have the same issue.
If it was me, I would give it a thorough clean and reseat the CPU, however, if you have never taken a laptop apart or worked on one, I would suggest taking it to someone who knows what they are doing.
If it's still under warranty - they should do it for you.
I am looking on same grounds dude, its just i am not able to identify what is causing it. Its either some process that is doing it or some hardware problem.
After quitting almost all open applications, i brought down the CPU usage to 1-2% range, but still noticed the fan was on, i kept it like that for 15 minutes.
Squirrelman replied: Then you won't solve it but fine.
Personally, I would just wipe that disk and get a fresh start. Anyway it's good to do it from time to time.
Mattholomew replied: psihotix replied: I am not doing something like that, thanks.
Honest AND polite.
I would prefer a windows 8 clean boot instead of installing something like XP.
well, play with Windows 8 on a virtualmachine like the free Virtual Box. It’s not all it’s cracked up to be, rather Microsoft’s solution to Apple’s iOS.
I’d slap a clean install of 7 or XP, myself.
But before you do this, please try to boot into a Live CD of a Linux distro. This way, you will quickly see that the fan is being pushed hard by the OS or by the lower functions of the PC.
Steps for trying a live version of Linux:
a) Pick a flavor (Ubuntu, DSL, ChromeOS, etc)
b) download
c) burn to cd via something like the free ISO to CD
d) reboot from CD
psihotix replied: My CPU usage is not exceeding 30% after removing all unwanted processes, but still the fan is running constantly as if the cpu is 70% high, how can i find out what is causing this?You do realize that the rpm is determined by the temperature NOT the processor usage. I haven’t read any posts except the first one but I can tell that you’re going about this the wrong way.
thanks.
-paroxysM^ replied: psihotix replied: My CPU usage is not exceeding 30% after removing all unwanted processes, but still the fan is running constantly as if the cpu is 70% high, how can i find out what is causing this?You do realize that the rpm is determined by the temperature NOT the processor usage. I haven't read any posts except the first one but I can tell that you're going about this the wrong way.
thanks.
What do you mean by the wrong way?
psihotix replied: Check temps, check the lubrication on the fan, reseat your cooler, clean out your pc. There’s tons of stuff you could do.-paroxysM^ replied: psihotix replied: My CPU usage is not exceeding 30% after removing all unwanted processes, but still the fan is running constantly as if the cpu is 70% high, how can i find out what is causing this?You do realize that the rpm is determined by the temperature NOT the processor usage. I haven't read any posts except the first one but I can tell that you're going about this the wrong way.
thanks.
What do you mean by the wrong way?
-paroxysM^ replied: psihotix replied: Check temps, check the lubrication on the fan, reseat your cooler, clean out your pc. There's tons of stuff you could do.-paroxysM^ replied: psihotix replied: My CPU usage is not exceeding 30% after removing all unwanted processes, but still the fan is running constantly as if the cpu is 70% high, how can i find out what is causing this?You do realize that the rpm is determined by the temperature NOT the processor usage. I haven't read any posts except the first one but I can tell that you're going about this the wrong way.
thanks.
What do you mean by the wrong way?
Its a laptop, i have already checked the temperature, i dont know what to infer from the readings, with clean you mean open it up, i have never done that before or know how to so won’t risk it.
I still feel there is some application causing this and not any hardware except if there might be some dust inside. So if you or anyone knows any software that can detect such issues it would be much helpful than everybody coming up with stuff like opening the machine or rebooting it.
The RPM is governed by temperatures if it’s PWM based NOT by software unless you manually specify a fan cycle or profile through the BIOS or manufacturer provided application. Just ‘some’ application wont do this.
Its a laptopIt being a laptop is just a form factor. The basic concept of how it works is the same. Just taking it apart will be a bit difficult.
-paroxysM^ replied: The RPM is governed by temperatures if it's PWM based NOT by software unless you manually specify a fan cycle or profile through the BIOS or manufacturer provided application. Just 'some' application wont do this.So shall i just wait for winter and see how things turn out before doing the hard jobs?
Its a laptopIt being a laptop is just a form factor. The basic concept of how it works is the same. Just taking it apart will be a bit difficult.
I would prefer a windows 8 clean boot instead of installing something like XP.
He didn’t mean installing XP… but running a “live” mini version from Hiren’s BootCD..
So what are your temps like now with the CPU running at 2% ?
Nel replied: I would prefer a windows 8 clean boot instead of installing something like XP.
He didn't mean installing XP... but running a "live" mini version from Hiren's BootCD..
So what are your temps like now with the CPU running at 2% ?
49 and 48 deg C for core 1 and 2. At 1-2 % CPU when kept like that for 5 mins.
buy laptop cooler:
old junk needs some help to run smooth
Pierre_Valois replied: buy laptop cooler:I would consider buying that, but the problem is my laptop is not old and definitely not junk
old junk needs some help to run smooth
psihotix replied: Pierre_Valois replied: buy laptop cooler:I would consider buying that, but the problem is my laptop is not old and definitely not junk
old junk needs some help to run smooth
No, but you have previously stated that you use the laptop on your bed sometimes – it’s bound to be full of dust and lint. It more than likely needs a damn good clean (last time I am gonna say that)
gilly replied: psihotix replied: Pierre_Valois replied: buy laptop cooler:I would consider buying that, but the problem is my laptop is not old and definitely not junk
old junk needs some help to run smooth
No, but you have previously stated that you use the laptop on your bed sometimes - it's bound to be full of dust and lint. It more than likely needs a damn good clean (last time I am gonna say that)
Ok Let me call someone from dell or anywhere else and ask him to clean it, hope that helps