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  1. G

    Question Stumped with fan controls!

    Good afternoon, I'm new to PC building and have opted for a simple 5 fan configuration powered from my power supply via 4 pin molex to pull hot air away from my heatsinks. I have ordered a on/off switch so I can turn three of the fans off when I am not gaming to save power and cause less noise...
  2. CrisR82

    Question Cougar Archon2 Mesh built-in fans question

    I recently bought a new PC and picked the Cougar Archon 2 Mesh RGB case (no interest in the RGB part but hey) and today when doing some VERY intense workload on it, I finally heard the fans ramp up, which is nice and everything seems to be in-spec from what I can tell but...I am sitting here...
  3. ICED_EZ

    Question psu fans not spinning

    I have a small concern about my psu, I have a genuinely low power consumption system around 400w). The power supply I am using is the gigabyte ud 750 gm (750w), I am worried why the fan on the psu doesn't spin, the system runs fabulously with no problem and works well on though load, so can the...
  4. A

    Question Black screen and GPU fans 100%

    hello on my RTX 2080 Super happens this i have checked 1-all cables just fine 2-gpu undervolt or gpu at normal voltage(still does it) 3-removed ram tunes and cpu oc(3900x) 4-clear install of gpu drivers 5-gpu temps are normal 6-updated bios and chipset drivers the weird thing is that when...
  5. elvalight

    Question Super loud, kinda rattly sounding fan (audio linked) Acer nitro 5

    https://streamable.com/ntt5ok It's been going on the past week... it started out where it'd make this sound for maybe 10 mins, then stop the rest of the day. It's gotten progressively longer each time, to the point where it's been 24 hours of this nonstop. I called a computer repair place and...
  6. Daniel00

    Question First time PC build, some components won’t turn on ?

    I dun goofed somewhere, I’ve really been saving up forever to build my first ever pc but my attempt was not successful. I spent all day setting up and building it and once I finished I decided to test out if everything worked fine before connecting a monitor and/or installing windows. When...
  7. X

    Question Weird Sudden Loud Sound after installing new PSU

    I recently encountered a perplexing issue with my PC after installing a new power supply unit (PSU). Initially, the system seemed to run smoothly after some stress tests. However, after about an hour of operation, the fans (possibly the PSU fan) suddenly ramped up to full speed, creating an...
  8. B

    Question Black screen, fans at full speed, GPU driver disabled by Windows. OCCT PSU Test Pushes CPU to 100°C leading to crashes.

    Hello everyone! I've been facing an issue with my computer for a few weeks now, where it crashes during gaming sessions, especially on Warzone and The Finals. The crashes happen very randomly, and I can't identify the problem. In practical situations, I launch my game, play for an hour or...
  9. B

    Question GPU stopped working

    Hello, My pc was working fine two days ago. I moved to a new place to live, so i packed my pc and took it to my new home. I unpacked it and set it up. When tried to turn it on, my monitor showed "no input. Entering sleep mode" What i did: 1. Connected the monitor to an old laptop - it worked...
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    Graphics card fans spinning really fast for no reason

    I've been experiencing an issue with my EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 where only one of my fans are spinning max speed for no reason, I have fixed this by updating firmware but just today it started happening again. Can someone please help me with this?
  11. J

    Question High-pitched Fan Noise

    Hey everyone, I wanted to discuss an issue with the NZXT F140 Core RGB fans in my H7 Elite 2023 Version PC case. Specifically, the front intake fans produce a high-pitched noise that varies with the RPM, as demonstrated in the sound sample. The RPM in the sample consistently stays below 1000...
  12. G

    Question One of the GPU fans is trying to spin but it can't ?

    I need help with one of my GPU fans. it has 2 fans but one spins and the other one wants to spin but can't somehow, any help would be appreciated thanks!
  13. S

    Question Connecting 6 ARGB fans to the motherboard

    Hi, I would like to get 6 such fans for my case: https://www.arctic.de/en/P12-PWM-PST-A-RGB/ACFAN00231A Current/Voltage: 0.4 A | 5 V My motherboard has 2 ARGB (JRainbow) headers. According to the manual: "The JRAINBOW connector supports up to 75 LEDs WS2812B Individually Addressable RGB LED...
  14. Z0FT

    Question Should I use Tri Frozr with Radiator cooled gpu?

    Right now I have 3 exhaust fans (1 case fan on the far left, 2 cpu AIO fans top mounted), and I have 1 case fan that’s intake at the front with 2 fans that are attached to the radiator for my gpu at the front (msi suprim liquid x). I was just wondering if I should always have those fans on so...
  15. Emeryns

    Question RTX 2060 fans acting erratic

    I got a Zotac RTX 2060, a friend of mine gave it to me as a gift. It's very important to mention this is a used GPU. The thing here is that fans acts reallly odd. Starting with only one of the two fans actually spins, the other one just stays there, despite gpu is 90°C or even hotter. Seccond of...
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    Question How can I fix this random crashing ?

    The computer can boot fine most of the time but will randomly crash and gpu fans will go max speed. I feel like the gpu is faulty.Some things to note is some weird blue lines and white flickering sometimes appearing on boot. As of now I have tried: DDU old graphics driver and got new one...
  17. expoodo

    Question How to separate controls for pwm fan and non pwm fan?

    I have a non pwm fan and a pwm fan connected to my motherboard. Problem is, I can't control them individually though the bios or through software. When the non pwm is at its most effective rpm, the pwm fan sounds like a jet engine. Is there any way to fix this? Both fans are connected by their...
  18. TC ReflexYT

    Question Not Sure where to put my 3 fans connectors

    I have the b550m-a wifi II motherboard with 3 of the Cooler Master MasterFan MF120 Halo Duo-Ring fans, i watched this video but it didnt help me for my 3 fans. Please Help Me. I also chose that video because its using the exact same case im using.
  19. W

    Question Case Fans Connected to 3 Pin Fan Connector Running at Constant Speed

    Hello, I hope you are doing well and having a good week and apologies in advance if this is the wrong section to be posting in. My girlfriend recently upgraded most of her system, getting a new GPU, RAM, case and PSU. She purchased a CiT Terra in White...
  20. cheaater

    Question GIGABYTE AORUS RX 570

    Hello everyone, I've run into a bit of a hiccup with my PC. When I boot it the GPU fans instantly run at full speed, but there is no display(It rarely shows display and it works perfectly when it but when I restart the PC its goes back to no display again for weeks). When I use the integrated...
  21. B

    Question Fans connected directly to the PSU are not running ?

    I just reconfigured my fan setup in my micro atx case, replacing one fan and installing 4 all new ones in a way I've never done it before. Unsurprisingly, the 4 new ones aren't spinning. I have 3 total PWM fan slots on my motherboard; 1 for the cpu fan, 1 for the built in intake fan and 1 for...
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    Question Weird noise made by the FC120 fans on DeepCool LS720 WH CPU Cooler ?

    Hey everyone! I have some noise issues with DeepCool LS720 WH fans. I know that they're loud in general, but I keep hearing really annoying, irregular buzzy noises peaking at around 850RPM, and whistling/whining sound being the loudest at around 1450RPM. Well, weird symphony in general. Every...
  23. C

    Question Corsair/Lian Li Cooling Question

    Hey everyone, I have a quick question about my upcoming build I hope someone could help explain. I currently have the Corsair H150 Elite LCD XT. I am very picky about how my PC looks, so I am going to swap the fans out to match the other fans in my build. I have not purchased the fans yet, but I...
  24. S

    Question Looking for good/quiet ARGB fan recommendations to replace front stock fans on Cooler Master Masterbox TD500 Mesh V1

    Hi there. I have a Cooler Master Masterbox TD500 Mesh V1 and was looking for fan recommendations to replace the 3 pre-installed Cooler Master stock fans. The pre-installed fans are DC fans, have no rubber padding and can get quite loud when playing more demanding games. I have 3 Corsair AF120...
  25. Dreadwolf91

    Build Advice Which one to get, Lian Li SL-INF 120 or Lian Li AL120 V2 ?

    I will build a new PC on base of a Lian Li O11D Evo (or XL) So after long time watching Youtube videos about RGB fans i found these two especially nice and they are the same price here in Germany. The SL-INF is also included in the AiO that Lian Li sells which i might consider for my new pc...
  26. Dreadwolf91

    Question What are good RGB Fan systems to invest in now ?

    Hey, so i wanted to build a Lian Li O11D Evo with my NZXT AiO and a lot of RGB fans. Now im wondering what RGB fans have a good airflow/noise balance AND have a good and potent software to control them ? For comparison: I like the corsair iCUE software but i dont know if the LL120 are good from...
  27. MiChina

    Question How to connect molex fans to a PSU which doesn't have molex ?

    Hello, I have these fans using molex but the PSU doesn't have molex, is there any converter from molex fans into this 3 pin on motherboard "SYSFAN"? Or is there any other best workaround to connect this fans molex? Thank you Molex fans: 3 pin on motherboard "SYSFAN":
  28. C

    Question PC build will power on fans but no motherboard lights and won’t power off

    Hi, first time PC builder here so apologies if I’ve done something silly. I’ve just assembled my PC and attempted to power it on. The fans all come on (both the case fans and the AIO radiator fans, along with their ARGB alighting, but I get no LEDs lighting on the motherboard (including thE...
  29. monkeysandpirates

    Question Fan confusion! Connecting Lian Lia Galahad II Trinity 360 and 7x Lian Li ST120RGB fans ?

    I'm struggling to understand the right way to set up these fans so that the ST120RGB's be controlled by L-Connect via the Galahad II I have 7 individual ST120's, as well as the fans on the AIO radiator. So that's 8 sets of 2 cables. One cable is RGB, the other is for the fan header. 6 of those...
  30. WumpusTheCoder

    Question Choosing Fan Setup for NZXT H9 Flow Case: Stick with Pre-built Non-RGB Fans or Upgrade to PWM Fans?

    I just bought a NZXT H9 Flow case for my new build, to pair with my other parts. With the fan situation, the pre-built ones are non-rgb regular DC black fans. Should I keep them, and connect them to a 3 way splitter? If so, will I still be able to control the speed of the fans with motherboard...
  31. RedYeet

    Question Is this GPU Fan sound normal when fans start spinning faster?

    Hey! I recently noticed that there was this weird "fluctuating" sound coming from the GPU at 35%-60% RPMs, usually during gaming. Sound is mostly absent when the fans spin at lowest speeds (for this one it's 30% so around 1050RPM) I got the sound on video that I will link here and I also looked...
  32. Mugsy

    Question Has anyone compared "blower" fans vs overhead fan effectiveness?

    I'm looking to get a new video card. I've always preferred "blower" fans that blow air across the card and exhaust heat out the back of the computer vs "overhead" fans that blow straight down on the card (often with another card next to it blocking the fans) and dissipate the heat back into the...
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    Question PC is randomly rebooting when under load after adjusting fan curves.

    PC is about 4 years old, specs: CPU - AMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-core GPU - Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660Ti Motherboard - MSI X570 Gaming Plus RAM - 2x Corsair 32GB 3600MHz PSU - Corsair RM750x 80+ Gold Other stuff: Case fan + in-box AMD CPU fan + 2x Corsair fans, Corsair keyboard and mouse, ASUS 1080p...
  34. stewuie

    Question GPU's fans wont run if it's idle but when gaming it starts running?

    Im a amateur when it comes to gpus but i had a old card back then and it was a Zotac Mini GTX 1050 Ti the fans would always spin when idle and when gaming and i gradually got used to that. But now after i upgraded my gpu to a INNO3D GTX 1660 SUPER TWIN X2 it works normally and amazing but when...
  35. Celalyvan

    Question Chasis fans not responding to bios settings

    ok so, my setup is the following: case: Lian Li Lancool III Motherboard: Asus ROG Strix B500-a Since I also have an ROG mouse, I installed armoury crate, mostly for it (yeah i know, it sucks). So, what's the matter? Case front fans are frikin loud, and they don't listen to what I set on the...
  36. M

    Question Case fans stopped lighting up about a year into use

    As it says, after a year of no issues one day my fan lights stopped lighting up. They will also turn back on what seems to be completely randomly but I'm not sure. I've looked it up and the things I've already tried are; cleaning PC/PSU, updating Motherboard drivers, seeing if it's an app I...
  37. S

    Question Problem with preinstalled case fans and VDG ?

    Hello guys, one question, im first time building a pc, some things are used (gpu, cpu and motherboard (rx 6700 xt-I5 8600K-Z370) psu is a EVGA Super 850w, m.2 1tb ssd and the case is ARCHON 2 mesh rgb I cannot get case fans to work, they are preinstaled 3 rgb fans, i connected them to sata cable...
  38. Kyle - Wolfie

    Question Tricking Circuit 3-Pin Fan

    I am trying to upgrade my AAXA projector by replacing the really noisy fans. The original fans are 50x50x10mm 3-pin 12V fans rated for 0.19A. There are two of them, each with their own 3-pin port (pretty sure they are using micro JST connectors) on the circuit. My first attempt at this was to...
  39. A

    Question all case fans not spinning, despite being connected.

    A while ago I took my computer to a repair shop to replace my PSU. Ever since then, every case fan on my computer hasn't been spinning. This wasn't a hassle to deal with, but im getting a new processor that will need better cooling in general. I really don't know how to fix this problem on...
  40. S

    Question how come adding out fans on top of the case increase the temperature?

    I have a new Lian Li Lancool 3 case, currently using the stock 4 fans (3 front for intake, one rear), the GPU and CPU temp avg at around 65 c when gaming, but max CPU temp can go into the 80s (My CPU cooler is DeepCool Assassin 4. ). I would like to bring that down more by adding 3 more 140mm...