Configure the CPU heatsink fan curve for optimal performance and cooling.
Configure the CPU heatsink fan curve for optimal performance and cooling.
My cpu cooling setup is working well so far. You have the main fan and an extra case fan installed, which helps move hot air out. The 224xt is connected to the CPU header while the added fan links to the system header. Its temperature sensor is on the CPU, so it speeds up as the CPU heats, and the other fan’s sensor tracks system temperature. It generally runs at similar speeds—around 800-900 RPM for the main fan and 900-1500 RPM for the extra fan—usually stable. This configuration should perform fine and keep noise low.
It's okay, but sub optimal. You can usually change the sensor used for each header. So you can probably set up an identical fan curve, for this casefan header, as for the CPU header. You do not risk damaging anything. Worst-case it's slightly more "load" on the faster spinning fan, and less of a load on the slower spinning fan. Finally, to reduce fan noise, you could set both fans to a max/static fan RPM, to keep the noise consistent. Keep an eye on temps during heavy load. Worst that could happen, is some minor thermal throttling, which is easily fixed by adjusting both fan RPM's a tad bit higher. No damage to parts.
It's good to hear the parts remain intact from this arrangement. Thank you for your reply.
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The only components that could be affected are the fans. Using non-PWM fans with 2 or 3 pins might cause damage if you set the speed too low.