Checking PC fan temps?

[g4ry13]

I think my fan may be faulty and i'm interested about my computer temperatures so i know if everything's ok.

My only problem is i'm not sure how to do this I had a look in my BIOS but couldn't find anything such as system health or fan temperatures. Is there any way i can see this information from somewhere else, or get something from the internet to find out. I have a Dell if that's any use.

Appreciate any help

Thanks Gary

[slinksport]

Speedfan is a very handy utility that will deliver the goods..

Google it and you should find a link to tucows.com
www.tucows.com/preview/226226.html

HTH,

W

[g4ry13]

Thanks for the link. Just out of interest what sort of temps should i be getting?

I'm running a Dell Precision 350
pentium 4 2.4ghz
80gb hard drive
256mb ram
XP obviously

Don't know if any other information's required. I know it depends on what you're doing.

These are my current temperatures according to speed fan

Remote: 62c
Remote 1: 35C
Ambient: 35c

I'd appreciate it if someone could explain this to me and if it's bad.

Thanks Gary

>> Edited by g4ry13 on Thursday 29th January 19:47

[slinksport]

62 degrees does seem rather hot..

Is it showing the speed of your fans as well?

W

[g4ry13]

Sorry for the late reply.

I'm not sure how to get the speed of the fans, although i can get some information about each fan if i go to: configure and then temperatures tab.

Remote 1: desired - 40c warning 50c
Remote 2: desired - 40c warning 50c
Ambient: desired - 40c warning 50c

If i go to the speeds tab it's blank and there is no option to change the the fan speed.

Any ideas?

Thanks Gary

[slinksport]

looks like your mobo doesn't report back the fan speeds which is a shame...

I'd say the 62 is a bit on the hot side and could well be either your CPU or Northbridge..

Whip the side off the case with the machine running and see if any of the fans seem to be running under speed.. Also, try turning the machine of and spinning the fans with a finger.. They should spin freely and not graunch.. if they do, you've got a dry bearing and could do with replacing the fan..

They're pretty cheap from the likes of www.scan.co.uk or www.dabs.com , but if you spend a bit extra you could probably get some nice quiet ones from www.quietpc.com

[docevi1]

remember this is a Dell machine, they often substitute cooling for noise levels. I agree 62 is a tadge too hot, and would be inclined to say one of your fans isn't working correctly.

Often, when they get dusty they don't rotate perfectly, produce less air current and blow onto a dusty heatsink. Taking the side of the case of, giving a good clean/blow often help.s

[Mr E]

Be careful though.

My brand spanking new XP3200+ shows a CPU temp of 68 degrees.

However, if I hibinate the machine. Leave it overnight and then fire her up on the morning she takes < 20 seconds to boot.


Do a temp check, and she shows 68 degrees. Hammer the CPU for 12 hours. 68 degrees.

Methinks I have a dicky sensor....

[rdhawkins]

Both fans on my Asus Radeon 9800 XT video card have just packed up Was getting some screen corruption while playing Call of Duty and when I checked the Asus utility it said the temp was 88!

Open the case up and the both fans on the video card are stopped. Put a call into work (as its a work machine) and they are trying to source a replacement. I'll probably get some crappy Matrox thing while they send mine back under warranty.

Bum. Was looking forward to a day at home playing and now all I've got is my laptop with 40 minutes battery left

[ErnestM]

3.2ghz P4 - been running for about three weeks straight: 36C for the CPU and 34C for the motherboard.

When I built the system I included 10 fans (counting the hard drive, case, power supply, cpu, case door, etc, etc) and it really moves the air around.

Maybe try adding some extra fans above and beyond what is already installed.

Also (and I'm fairly sure they don't do it with 2.0+ghz systems) Dell have a habit of just using a heatsink with no fan on processors - bad juju...

ErnestM

[g4ry13]

I'm not too experienced with looking into PCs; so i'm not too keen on opening up my computer. Although i did install a new fan in a Dell server a month or two ago. I think i'll open up my computer and look for any dust, check the fans etc. If i can be bothered/get the time.