One of the best pieces of software ever. I just never know what kind of triggers or curves to set ever after many years lol. The time average thing was amazing. I was having issues since I have a Ryzen 7900X with them ramping up and down. Time Average solves this. Thanks!
Such a brilliant video. I tried figuring this software out about a year ago but couldn't quite get the fan ramping to work for my system but now I can finally ditch the seriously outdated Asus AI Suite software I was using before. I'd love to see more guides like this!
Fan control is amazing bit of kit. I struggled for over a year getting my T_Sensors to register until your vid showing how to set up the hwinfo plugin. Thanks heaps for this mate! Now I dont even need to bother with any complex curves but rather the one t sensor for my coolant out of the rad.
Absolutely beautiful manual. Thank you. I kinda figured out myself before but to be sure I wanted to go through this video as well. Really useful, man. My i9900k spikes up for a second to 60 degrees so my fans sped up and I hated it - happens when seitching between raw files in Lightroom. So I smoothened the curves, set up some basic speeds for aio and intake/exhaust fans. I am super happy with my super silent pc. I can work without any noise :) Next step is to put a copper plate onto my gpu to avoid hotspots. Cant wait :)
@@onslaugh7pc yeah but to be honest, took me 4 years to figure out or lets say to realize :D because I switched back to desktop 4yrs ago but now i started paying attention, tweaking lil things etc :D i am glad for your video!
Discovered yesterday. The program is absolutely top. I have 2x140 mm Noctua at the front (Y + Low Noise Adapter (voltage is reduced), both on one PWM connection). Unfortunately, Fan Control can't handle this, the Noctuas stop completely at speeds below 50%. I'll probably have to unscrew the computer
You can change the minimum % to 50 so that the fans don't stop, or remove the low noise adapter that will allow you drop below 50% without the fans stopping. Having the fans stop isn't always a bad thing I like to chose fans that stop below a certain pwm signal so that I have the option for them to stop spinning below a set temp, this reduces noise and dust build up when you are just idling.
@@onslaugh7pc Thanks for your answer. A BQ Shadow Wing 140 mm runs on the back, fan control adheres exactly to the BQ specifications: 50% speed = 450 rpm and can go down to 30%. For the Noctuas (NF-A14 PWM) at the front I use 2 xNA-SRC7 (low noise from 1500 rpm becomes 1000 rpm): 50% speed = 650 rpm with fan control; below 50% speed massive problems (fan speed fluctuates or they stop completely. Guess: The NA-SRC7 are the problem + have to go.
After the latest update started behaving strangely. It no longer tracks my Gpu sensors even though it was working perfectly before that. Some fans don't display properly at all and have no rpm on them. When I switch to manual mode and try to set it, it automatically switches to 100%, and only when the exhaust is at maximum does it start to return to the setting I gave it. A couple of updates ago it worked perfectly and was a perfect program.
I currently have 13 fans installed, with 12 of them connected to the Corsair Commander Core XT and one exhaust fan at the rear. However, when I use this program, it only shows the rear fan and my graphics card fans. Am I doing something wrong to where I don't see the rest of my fans?
Nothing you have done is wrong as such, just that fan control doesn't have native support for corsair link, I have never used corsair iCUE so I can't guarantee anything but github.com/EvanMulawski/FanControl.CorsairLink this plugin does state it is compatible with the Commander Core XT. There is a segment in the video on how to install plugins if you get stuck, also from looking at the product it has a USB2.0 motherboard header connection that would have to be connected up in order for it to work but I am going to assume you already have that connected.
@@onslaugh7pc Thank you! I finally figured it out. Initially, it was a bit confusing, but after reading the instructions and installing it, I realized I didn't need to auto-calibrate them.
Hello, could you tell me how to return to the original configuration of the fans? And after doing it, how can I verify that it really is the normal configuration?
Once you close the program (make sure it isn't running in task manager) it will default back to whatever is set in BIOS. As for verifying it depends on how its setup in BIOS but you could max out all the fans in Fan Control then exit out and see if the fan speeds return back to normal. Otherwise you would need to look at how the fan curve is set in BIOS and keep an eye on temps and see if the fans are following the curve set in BIOS.
Question/Concern As for the ROG RYUO 2 AIO coolers compatibility, When only using Githubs Fanctrl, I can only control the small 300-2900 rpm fan that spins inside the mount that sits on the cpu. As for the liquid and pump, that only seems the kick on and flow when just using Armory Crates APP, or also in tandem with githubs fan control....Goal here is to move on from Armory Crates bogware and slow gui, while just using the github fanctrl for the pump/gpu/casefans.... then just utilize rgbware for the mouse and keys....Easier said then done...who knows. Solutions lmk?
I had a look at the manual for that AIO and it uses its own fan controller which looks like it pulls information about your system via the internal USB port on your M/B, if you want to control the pump and fans you would need to wire them to your motherboard headers and not the fan controller included, same with the RGB. You would still need the app to run the screen on it however. (well I suspect I have never used this AIO just going off the quick install guide I found on ASUS' website) I understand the war with all the bloatware though, good luck.
@@onslaugh7pc ...currently using that 4pin/3pin splitter from the AIO mount, but instead I take the 4pin from the fractal case fan hub and plug that into that AIO's 4pin/3pin splitter. This allows me to run those two stock Asus 120 cooler fans, and a separate 120...and that runs on Armorys fancontrol, all while circulating the liquid, which I can physically hear. Then when in tandem with githubs fanctrl, the other 5 case fans which are plugged into the mobo 4pins directly. All 5 case fans & GPU fans are shown on github fanctrl, as well as the small 300-2900rpm AIO 4pin mount fan.... I just matched the same graph in armory over to fanctrl for the AIO mini fan. Set the cases fans/GPU graphs, mixes, calibration n all that. Like you said with it having its own controller, this conflicts with operation imo, hence the product really only being made the work with armory software or limited too. Appreciate the info, hopefully fan control software as a whole gets better, and Asus emptys that crate some!
Hi thanks so much for the indepth guide ! I recently built a PC with pieces I found here and there, my motherboard is an ASUS x470 and I have 6 fans (all 4pins) + GPU fan. Two case fans (fractal) on the front / two on top, one in the back and one on the CPU (all 4 are bequiet). In the BIOS i see all 6 (optionnal CPU + Waterpump), but in Qfans i see only 4 fans (CPU, CHA1/2/3 FAN). In FanControl, I have 7 readings in the speed section but only 6 controls. I can control the GPU fan easily but all the others dont seem to respond to the manual control. The 4 fans in Qfan have been switched to PW mode. I think there's something wrong with how I've paired them to the motherboard but I'm a begginer and don't know much about all this. Would you be able to tell me where I might have done things wrong ?
You haven't done anything wrong at all, on the majority of motherboards the OPT header is not a separate channel, ie CPU and CPU_OPT are the same control they aren't individually addressable, it would be the same if you were using a splitter or hub to connect 2 or more fans to the same header.
@@onslaugh7pc Ok I think I understand what you mean. I didn't even know you could split one channel for two fans ahaha. It's good knowing I can use a splitter to regulate two fans at the same time. It will make it a lot easier for cable managment too ! But why is it that I see only 4 fans on the Qfan interface. Does it mean that the water / air pump cannot be regulated and are always at maximum speed ? Thank you for answering btw, you've been really helpful getting a hang of this whole new thing
Sorry it is English only the dev Rem0o has said that there will not be any plans to add it either. It is just one person working on the program so its understandable.
Tops video. Thank you. I have just installed a new rear exhaust fan advertised as 200-1800rpm, however in Fan Control if I select anything under around 400rpm (about 20%) it stops spinning and goes to 0rpm. But when I calibrated it (in Fan Control), it started working from like 1% and registers the rpms. Any suggestions?
Double check you have Start %, Stop % and Minimum % set to 0%, but it sounds like you do. It is most likely that manufacturer RPM ranges assume perfect 12v input and no resistance to overcome and even then they usually have a 10% tolerance margin. But in the real world you will have some resistance to overcome and you may have multiple fans running off the same header/hub or extension wires etc, that will cause some voltage drop and all these factors will impact the fans minimum and maximum rpm values. Ie the greater the air flow restriction and the lower the voltage the higher the rpm the fan will stall (stop spinning) at. TLDR 400rpm is mostly likely the minimum RPM your fan will spin at. I wouldn't be too concerned 400 rpm should be pretty inaudible. If you need it to be quieter just let it stop.
i have tested fan control a little bit and for my rig and just having a flat RPM was fine BUT, whenever i restart or shutdown my pc it seems that the RPM is not high enough to keep it cool until the shutdown occurs so it turns off due to overheating, will putting a graph curve attached to the CPU sensor cut it? sorry for just asking its kinda late so i dont have time to configure it right now 😿
So you are saying your pc overheats only when its shutting down? When fan control is closed the fans should revert back to BIOS control. I would need more information to be able to help you. But if you look in your motherboards user manual it should tell you how to adjust the fan control in your BIOS.
@@onslaugh7pc ok i will look into it even further, maybe this supposed overheating shutdown (assuming to my judgement atleast) was just a fluke, lets hope that i resolve it so i dont have to bother you again. Thanks for your time :)
I am not really a reviewer but I can say it will perform similar to any other 4 heat pipe dual tower air cooler. Number of heatpipes, surface area and fan power are the main determining factors in an air coolers efficiency.
Cheers. Had already been using FanControl for a month or so but this helped fill in gaps no one else had covered.
Nice, glad it helped you out
@@onslaugh7pc does it only work on bios and would i lose warranty only because i dont think speed fan works with my laptop
@@nigelphillips7454 No you won't void warranty for doing this
One of the best pieces of software ever. I just never know what kind of triggers or curves to set ever after many years lol. The time average thing was amazing. I was having issues since I have a Ryzen 7900X with them ramping up and down. Time Average solves this. Thanks!
Yeah time average is a life saver for sure
Such a brilliant video. I tried figuring this software out about a year ago but couldn't quite get the fan ramping to work for my system but now I can finally ditch the seriously outdated Asus AI Suite software I was using before. I'd love to see more guides like this!
Thanks, was planning on making one for RTSS overlays and locking FPS for smoother gameplay but am open to suggestions.
Fan control is amazing bit of kit. I struggled for over a year getting my T_Sensors to register until your vid showing how to set up the hwinfo plugin. Thanks heaps for this mate! Now I dont even need to bother with any complex curves but rather the one t sensor for my coolant out of the rad.
Yeah for sure been there with having curves and it not always quite doing what you want, glad it helped
Bro really added kraken x53 support, I’ve been waiting 2 years for this !!! 😅
Hugely helpful video for a newb like myself. Much appreciated!
Very welcome!
Absolutely beautiful manual. Thank you.
I kinda figured out myself before but to be sure I wanted to go through this video as well. Really useful, man.
My i9900k spikes up for a second to 60 degrees so my fans sped up and I hated it - happens when seitching between raw files in Lightroom.
So I smoothened the curves, set up some basic speeds for aio and intake/exhaust fans. I am super happy with my super silent pc. I can work without any noise :)
Next step is to put a copper plate onto my gpu to avoid hotspots. Cant wait :)
Nice man definitely the best part about it is not having the fans just ramp up because it had to do something for a second.
@@onslaugh7pc yeah but to be honest, took me 4 years to figure out or lets say to realize :D because I switched back to desktop 4yrs ago but now i started paying attention, tweaking lil things etc :D i am glad for your video!
Great video, I was having a hard time installing this with random forum posts but this made it easy.
Good to know it helped you out
Great video. A lot of the concepts from this video also carry over to coolercontrol for Linux
Interesting good to know if I ever use Linux outside of servers
THANKS MATE FOR THE TUTORIALS
Thanks hope it helped out
to anyone having issues eith Vanguard. the inpout sensor for gigabyte motherboards has issues so just do as the video says and import hwinfo sensors
27:26 You can't erase an existing point when you change the max value. Just delete any point in that range and you can lower the max all the way.
Yeah I figured out why it wasn't letting my change it like a week after making this, thanks anyway though.
Thank you very much. Helped a lot. You are the best.
Glad it helped!
Awesome video man!
Thanks, much appreciated
Thanks for this!
did you test the new update and gpu fan problems?
Good job
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Discovered yesterday. The program is absolutely top.
I have 2x140 mm Noctua at the front (Y + Low Noise Adapter (voltage is reduced), both on one PWM connection). Unfortunately, Fan Control can't handle this, the Noctuas stop completely at speeds below 50%. I'll probably have to unscrew the computer
You can change the minimum % to 50 so that the fans don't stop, or remove the low noise adapter that will allow you drop below 50% without the fans stopping. Having the fans stop isn't always a bad thing I like to chose fans that stop below a certain pwm signal so that I have the option for them to stop spinning below a set temp, this reduces noise and dust build up when you are just idling.
@@onslaugh7pc Thanks for your answer.
A BQ Shadow Wing 140 mm runs on the back, fan control adheres exactly to the BQ specifications: 50% speed = 450 rpm and can go down to 30%.
For the Noctuas (NF-A14 PWM) at the front I use 2 xNA-SRC7 (low noise from 1500 rpm becomes 1000 rpm): 50% speed = 650 rpm with fan control; below 50% speed massive problems (fan speed fluctuates or they stop completely.
Guess: The NA-SRC7 are the problem + have to go.
After the latest update started behaving strangely. It no longer tracks my Gpu sensors even though it was working perfectly before that. Some fans don't display properly at all and have no rpm on them. When I switch to manual mode and try to set it, it automatically switches to 100%, and only when the exhaust is at maximum does it start to return to the setting I gave it. A couple of updates ago it worked perfectly and was a perfect program.
I will update mine and see if I get the same problem. But maybe just delete that config and start over and see if that fixes it
I have a gaming controller that requires ICue. Is there a way to use the program without enabling fan features on ICue?
I haven't used ICue so I couldn't really say
And this is why teachers should be paid a higher wage. Great video. Thank you.
Thank you glad you found it useful
How do I fix "has no speed sensor"? I have GA II Lian Li and Lian Li TL LCD
30:58 very important. I do this with air cooling lol
I currently have 13 fans installed, with 12 of them connected to the Corsair Commander Core XT and one exhaust fan at the rear. However, when I use this program, it only shows the rear fan and my graphics card fans. Am I doing something wrong to where I don't see the rest of my fans?
Nothing you have done is wrong as such, just that fan control doesn't have native support for corsair link, I have never used corsair iCUE so I can't guarantee anything but github.com/EvanMulawski/FanControl.CorsairLink this plugin does state it is compatible with the Commander Core XT.
There is a segment in the video on how to install plugins if you get stuck, also from looking at the product it has a USB2.0 motherboard header connection that would have to be connected up in order for it to work but I am going to assume you already have that connected.
@@onslaugh7pc Thank you! I finally figured it out. Initially, it was a bit confusing, but after reading the instructions and installing it, I realized I didn't need to auto-calibrate them.
33:17 My goodness. That's a lot of storage.
Hello, could you tell me how to return to the original configuration of the fans? And after doing it, how can I verify that it really is the normal configuration?
Once you close the program (make sure it isn't running in task manager) it will default back to whatever is set in BIOS.
As for verifying it depends on how its setup in BIOS but you could max out all the fans in Fan Control then exit out and see if the fan speeds return back to normal. Otherwise you would need to look at how the fan curve is set in BIOS and keep an eye on temps and see if the fans are following the curve set in BIOS.
Question/Concern
As for the ROG RYUO 2 AIO coolers compatibility, When only using Githubs Fanctrl, I can only control the small 300-2900 rpm fan that spins inside the mount that sits on the cpu. As for the liquid and pump, that only seems the kick on and flow when just using Armory Crates APP, or also in tandem with githubs fan control....Goal here is to move on from Armory Crates bogware and slow gui, while just using the github fanctrl for the pump/gpu/casefans.... then just utilize rgbware for the mouse and keys....Easier said then done...who knows.
Solutions lmk?
I had a look at the manual for that AIO and it uses its own fan controller which looks like it pulls information about your system via the internal USB port on your M/B, if you want to control the pump and fans you would need to wire them to your motherboard headers and not the fan controller included, same with the RGB. You would still need the app to run the screen on it however. (well I suspect I have never used this AIO just going off the quick install guide I found on ASUS' website) I understand the war with all the bloatware though, good luck.
@@onslaugh7pc ...currently using that 4pin/3pin splitter from the AIO mount, but instead I take the 4pin from the fractal case fan hub and plug that into that AIO's 4pin/3pin splitter. This allows me to run those two stock Asus 120 cooler fans, and a separate 120...and that runs on Armorys fancontrol, all while circulating the liquid, which I can physically hear. Then when in tandem with githubs fanctrl, the other 5 case fans which are plugged into the mobo 4pins directly. All 5 case fans & GPU fans are shown on github fanctrl, as well as the small 300-2900rpm AIO 4pin mount fan.... I just matched the same graph in armory over to fanctrl for the AIO mini fan. Set the cases fans/GPU graphs, mixes, calibration n all that. Like you said with it having its own controller, this conflicts with operation imo, hence the product really only being made the work with armory software or limited too. Appreciate the info, hopefully fan control software as a whole gets better, and Asus emptys that crate some!
plugins aint working for me sadly
Please explain how you create the Stage 2 Folder to add and sum GPU and CPU data sensors 46/47C
Add a "Mix" custom sensor
Hi thanks so much for the indepth guide ! I recently built a PC with pieces I found here and there, my motherboard is an ASUS x470 and I have 6 fans (all 4pins) + GPU fan. Two case fans (fractal) on the front / two on top, one in the back and one on the CPU (all 4 are bequiet). In the BIOS i see all 6 (optionnal CPU + Waterpump), but in Qfans i see only 4 fans (CPU, CHA1/2/3 FAN). In FanControl, I have 7 readings in the speed section but only 6 controls. I can control the GPU fan easily but all the others dont seem to respond to the manual control. The 4 fans in Qfan have been switched to PW mode.
I think there's something wrong with how I've paired them to the motherboard but I'm a begginer and don't know much about all this. Would you be able to tell me where I might have done things wrong ?
You haven't done anything wrong at all, on the majority of motherboards the OPT header is not a separate channel, ie CPU and CPU_OPT are the same control they aren't individually addressable, it would be the same if you were using a splitter or hub to connect 2 or more fans to the same header.
@@onslaugh7pc Ok I think I understand what you mean. I didn't even know you could split one channel for two fans ahaha. It's good knowing I can use a splitter to regulate two fans at the same time. It will make it a lot easier for cable managment too ! But why is it that I see only 4 fans on the Qfan interface. Does it mean that the water / air pump cannot be regulated and are always at maximum speed ? Thank you for answering btw, you've been really helpful getting a hang of this whole new thing
😉👍
Both my case fans (aside from GPU's) show random numbers as if the read isn't picking up. Should I contact the builder company?
Shows random numbers for the RPM? what does it say?
Hi very helpful tutorial but i have a one question how to change language ?
Sorry it is English only the dev Rem0o has said that there will not be any plans to add it either. It is just one person working on the program so its understandable.
has anyone faced the issue that app is not auto starting, although "start at user log on" is ticked along with "start minimized" ??
Haven't personally encountered this on any system of my own or setup for others, but you could try making a manual entry in the task scheduler for it.
Tops video. Thank you. I have just installed a new rear exhaust fan advertised as 200-1800rpm, however in Fan Control if I select anything under around 400rpm (about 20%) it stops spinning and goes to 0rpm. But when I calibrated it (in Fan Control), it started working from like 1% and registers the rpms. Any suggestions?
Double check you have Start %, Stop % and Minimum % set to 0%, but it sounds like you do. It is most likely that manufacturer RPM ranges assume perfect 12v input and no resistance to overcome and even then they usually have a 10% tolerance margin. But in the real world you will have some resistance to overcome and you may have multiple fans running off the same header/hub or extension wires etc, that will cause some voltage drop and all these factors will impact the fans minimum and maximum rpm values. Ie the greater the air flow restriction and the lower the voltage the higher the rpm the fan will stall (stop spinning) at.
TLDR 400rpm is mostly likely the minimum RPM your fan will spin at. I wouldn't be too concerned 400 rpm should be pretty inaudible. If you need it to be quieter just let it stop.
@@onslaugh7pc thanks mate. Will look into it a bit more. I've even noticed similar with my GPU, but it could also just have a minimum rpm. Cheers.
Can i still change fan speeds if fans are only 3-pin? It shows my case fan rpm but manually adjusting the rpm doesnt affect anything.
Yes you can, assuming the motherboard header has variable voltage fan control (most do), you will need to set the fan control to DC mode in BIOS.
i have tested fan control a little bit and for my rig and just having a flat RPM was fine BUT, whenever i restart or shutdown my pc it seems that the RPM is not high enough to keep it cool until the shutdown occurs so it turns off due to overheating, will putting a graph curve attached to the CPU sensor cut it?
sorry for just asking its kinda late so i dont have time to configure it right now 😿
So you are saying your pc overheats only when its shutting down? When fan control is closed the fans should revert back to BIOS control. I would need more information to be able to help you. But if you look in your motherboards user manual it should tell you how to adjust the fan control in your BIOS.
@@onslaugh7pc ok i will look into it even further, maybe this supposed overheating shutdown (assuming to my judgement atleast) was just a fluke, lets hope that i resolve it so i dont have to bother you again.
Thanks for your time :)
Is this compatible with a AMD Graphics Cards? I have a 7900 Xt.
AMD GPU are hit and miss whether is works or not can try the ADLX plugin github.com/Rem0o/FanControl.ADLX
Ant Esports ICE-621 Dual Tower ARGB CPU Air Cooler
Please review
I am not really a reviewer but I can say it will perform similar to any other 4 heat pipe dual tower air cooler.
Number of heatpipes, surface area and fan power are the main determining factors in an air coolers efficiency.
My GPU one won’t pair for some reason. Does it work with AMD GPU?
I am not certain will let you know if I work on something with AMD gpu
How do I update it?
In settings under General there is a check box for "Notify for update at startup" or check the GitHub for later versions and install as normal.
does this works for laptops?
I can't really speak for every laptop out there you will just have to give it a try
wont control icue link fans
Never personally used one I stay away from proprietary things like that, but I do believe their is a plugin that allows fan control to control icue
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Vr loop 1 it’s not showing up🥲🥲🥲
not for me either