Could switching on my PC without powering the CPU fan affect the CPU?

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Could switching on my PC without powering the CPU fan affect the CPU?

Could switching on my PC without powering the CPU fan affect the CPU?

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Bonnibel
Posting Freak

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04-12-2016, 09:26 AM

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I've been experiencing problems with my RAM and motherboard (these are unrelated). I was testing the RAM by turning it on and off several times, and I had to unplug the CPU fan because I needed to reconfigure the fan layout to access the RAM. The PC would shut down so it wouldn't overheat, but I kept doing this multiple times, unsure why it was happening.

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Bonnibel

04-12-2016, 09:26 AM #1

I've been experiencing problems with my RAM and motherboard (these are unrelated). I was testing the RAM by turning it on and off several times, and I had to unplug the CPU fan because I needed to reconfigure the fan layout to access the RAM. The PC would shut down so it wouldn't overheat, but I kept doing this multiple times, unsure why it was happening.

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BunniWafer
Junior Member

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04-17-2016, 04:59 AM

#2

If it functions properly, it should be acceptable. For a recently installed motherboard, it is built to power down at temperatures safe for the CPU.

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BunniWafer

04-17-2016, 04:59 AM #2

If it functions properly, it should be acceptable. For a recently installed motherboard, it is built to power down at temperatures safe for the CPU.

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piratedavid
Junior Member

35

05-01-2016, 10:40 PM

#3

even though it might happen several times, it's still functioning properly now. I'm just concerned it could cause minor damage.

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piratedavid

05-01-2016, 10:40 PM #3

even though it might happen several times, it's still functioning properly now. I'm just concerned it could cause minor damage.

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jesus_xus
Member

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05-03-2016, 06:48 AM

#4

If it's working well then it's not damaged. The worst that could happen is that you slightly shortened its lifespan but I doubt of it. As I said, the safety shutdown is there to prevent this to happen.

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jesus_xus

05-03-2016, 06:48 AM #4

If it's working well then it's not damaged. The worst that could happen is that you slightly shortened its lifespan but I doubt of it. As I said, the safety shutdown is there to prevent this to happen.

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MrKacapaper
Junior Member

35

05-14-2016, 12:26 PM

#5

Obtain a single Noctua NH-P1 passive heatsink and you'll eliminate the need for fans.

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MrKacapaper

05-14-2016, 12:26 PM #5

Obtain a single Noctua NH-P1 passive heatsink and you'll eliminate the need for fans.