The 14700K i7 operates at high temperatures during idle, with fans changing speed frequently to maintain performance.
The 14700K i7 operates at high temperatures during idle, with fans changing speed frequently to maintain performance.
I used to configure my settings in InWin, but now the new Fractal version looks quite similar. It's clear from the CPU temperature data that everything works well. If you want, you can combine front intakes, CPU fans, and rear exhaust into one controller for a cleaner setup. Currently I keep front and CPU fans together as one group, while the rear exhaust stays separate, which simplifies things to just two fan controls. This setup gives me fast airflow both in and out, which is important for performance.
Well, it seems better to increase the fans from the start instead of letting them surge when temperatures rise. I was worried about managing fans in BIOS, but it looks fine overall. If you adjust the BIOS settings, they should take precedence over the Gigabyte app unless you change them. Prioritizing BIOS is straightforward once you understand the order. You’ll need to adjust some cable connections, but it should be manageable.
yeah... basically. starting around 500rpm really (see pictures)
Ensure you completely remove the Gigabyte app, as it may cause conflicts and drain system resources.
I just put in a fan cable extender for my rear fan, giving me full independence between front, CPU, and rear fans. I followed the advice from @Mark Kaine and @DailyProcrastinator, which helped improve airflow. I increased intake for the front and CPU fans and reduced the rear fan speed. Thanks a lot to both! My GPU was idling in autostop, I switched it to always run—still unsure if that’s optimal. My current temps are around 35°C for the CPU and 27°C for the GPU, which is a big improvement. Here are my fan settings; feel free to share any comments. Intake: Exhaust Edited October 10, 2024 by EinarOlsson Added fan settings
Great progress, I appreciate it! Generally, most modern GPUs set their fan curves to zero RPM below a specific temperature range (often around 40-50°C), which is typical. This happens because the large heatsinks allow the GPU to maintain lower idle temperatures without fans running, only activating when needed. Keeping the fans spinning constantly is perfectly fine; your idle temperatures might be slightly better, though the difference is usually minimal. I tend to stick with the default zero RPM setting for low temps, but it’s safe to enable it if you prefer.