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    Changing the Fan Speed

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Henry Su, Aug 18, 2005.

  1. Henry Su

    Henry Su Notebook Consultant

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    Does anybody know of a utility that can be used on ThinkPads to change the fan speeds or the temperature at which the fan comes on/off? I know this could be dangerous if not done properly but my fan seems to come on at around 37-38C and stay on perpetually. It's not really loud, but if such a tool is available, that would be nice.
     
    Henry Su, Aug 18, 2005
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    LuckMC11 Computer Extraoirdinaire NBR Reviewer

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    how do u know what temps. your fans are running at??...the only things i could see is the CPU temp., the GPU temp., and the HD temp...??
     
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  3. Henry Su

    Henry Su Notebook Consultant

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    Oh, I mean the CPU temperature. I just use CHC to monitor the temperature.
     
    Henry Su, Aug 19, 2005
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    Doesn't CHC let you set the fan thresholds also?
     
    Brian, Aug 19, 2005
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  5. Henry Su

    Henry Su Notebook Consultant

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    CHC has that function but it's only good for select notebooks. Unfortunately, ThinkPads are not supported, so the area is grayed out.
     
    Henry Su, Aug 19, 2005
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