More PC fans increase their speed during gameplay.
More PC fans increase their speed during gameplay.
I've tried all the possible solutions to stop my PC fans from increasing during games. This includes the GPU fans, case fans, and even the cooler for the case. My attempts involved adjusting the fan curves in BIOS and using Fan Control. However, no matter what I did, the fans kept boosting to maximum speed. I've also changed input temperatures and tried different settings, but the issue persists. When I pause or resume a game, the fans spike again, and changing settings while playing only makes it worse.
Is it a ready-made solution? I wasn’t familiar with a BIOS setting that changes Fan Control beforehand. With Fan Control, were you adjusting the Time Average instead of relying on raw temperature readings? This can aid in stabilizing performance for parts with irregular heat patterns. Also, what actual temperatures are you observing during this increase? Are the components experiencing noticeable warmth?
I'm not sure if I'll be accurate, but do you know about DC fans that use PWM control?
Welcome to the discussions! Great initial moves for fixing issues. Would you like a complete specification list? Also, is this relevant only for games? Or does Prime95 and Furmark handle it too? We’d appreciate seeing idle and load temperatures as well. Increased fan speed often signals a cooling concern.
Apologies for my unclear description earlier. It was 1 AM when I started working on this, and after spending a few hours, I was quite exhausted and upset when I first encountered the problem. Motherboard: Gigabyte B450 Gaming (not DS3H) CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 RAM: G.Skill Flare X Series Red 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2400MHz CL15 Storage: Samsung 860 EVO SATA SSD (model: MZ-N6E) Power Supply: Antec VP700 Plus 700w PC Case: Antec GX330 Case Fans: 2 original fans (1 intake, 1 exhaust) + 3 Corsair fans (connected to SYS_FAN1 header) CPU Cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth Socket AM4 Operating System: Windows 10 The Issue My fans continuously increase during any loading process in the game—whether it's starting the game, loading parts of a map, or even just pausing for a moment. This causes them to reach maximum speed instantly. I’ve recorded both CPU and GPU temperatures to try identifying the cause. When playing RDR2, the GPU peaked at 75°C and the CPU at 70°C. I attempted using FanControl to create a custom curve for the fans, but it didn’t work under the same stress conditions; it simply ignored the curve. I also modified the BIOS to set a fan curve (YT profile) aiming for 60% speed at 70°C on the CPU, yet it still increased. Adjusting the temperature sensor in BIOS to read motherboard temps instead of CPU didn’t help. Changing the fan interval settings in BIOS also failed. It appears there’s something interfering with the fixes I apply, and I’m struggling to determine the exact problem. I’m at a loss and would appreciate any advice or suggestions you might have.
This only occurs in the game environment. I haven't tested either option yet, but I'll give it a try and report back on CPU temperatures during idle (around 40-50°C) and while gaming (max 65-70°C). I've also prepared a more detailed explanation if you're interested.
If you have any other ideas for temperature measurement, feel free to share them—I'm ready to look into it!