fan durability and MSI OC Engine
fan durability and MSI OC Engine
the 970 msi gaming mobo includes an OC button on the bios that locks the clock at 4.1ghz and sets the fan to 100% (about 5000 rpm, which is quite loud). i’m concerned about whether this could affect my cpu fan, as its normal speed is around 3000 rpm. i wonder if it’s safe to adjust the fan based on cpu temperature, but there’s a risk it might not respond quickly enough and cause damage. i’ve been saving over six months for both the mobo and the cpu, so i’m feeling a bit anxious about this change.
4.1Ghz is a gentle overclock for that chip and the fan is built to operate at maximum speed; slowing it won't significantly extend its lifespan. If it's a standard fan, it can handle up to around 5000 RPM.
4.1Ghz is a gentle overclock for that chip and the fan is built to operate at maximum speed; slowing it won't significantly extend its lifespan. If it's a standard fan, it can handle up to around 5000 RPM.
CountMike shared that 4.1Ghz is a mild overclock for that processor and fan setup; they are built to run at full speed and won’t last much longer if slowed. If it’s a standard fan, it can spin up to about 5000 RPM or more, but sometimes it doesn’t even reach that speed when the computer starts.