Still, the same basic principles apply, so for reference I’ll show you how to control your fans using my ASUS Z-97 Gamer mobo.Īs your PC is booting, repeatedly press the “Delete” key (or whichever key you have set to go into your BIOS) to enter your BIOS.įrom your BIOS screen, go to “Manual Fan Tuning” where your fans should be listed. And you know how to control your motherboard? The BIOS, of course! Most modern motherboards offer fairly comprehensive fan control, though how exactly to do this will vary by brand. The majority of PC fans out there connect directly to the motherboard, which by extension means that your motherboard controls them. Open up your PC, blow the dust away, and see if that helps your fans (Remember, don’t shake compressed air canisters before using them – they’re not graffiti cans). Really, you should be opening up your PC and blowing it out with compressed air every couple of months to keep it in good working order (I do it about every three months, which admittedly isn’t great). If your fans are louder than usual during daily usage, consider that perhaps they’re having to work extra-hard because a) they’re clogged up with dust or b) Your PC components are covered in dust, overheating more, therefore forcing your fans to work harder. How often do you clean your PC? Be honest – because it’s important.

Here’s how to take control of loud fans on your PC, adjusting their settings to suit you. But during standard daily usage, your fans should be running nice and quietly, because browsing the web and writing emails isn’t exactly going to melt down your PC.

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