How to increase the speed of the cooler on a laptop, if over time it starts to work a little slower, more noisy and sometimes even overheats. Overheating is one of the most inconvenient and harmful occurrences for a computer because it adds wear and tear to the hardware and increases the chances of a breakdown.
To eliminate this situation, you can replace the thermal paste and increase cooling. If replacing thermal paste is not a very difficult task, then in order to strengthen the cooling system (CO), you need to either buy an additional cooling pad or increase the speed of the cooler. The cooling pad is quite noisy, costs extra money, takes up space, but you can speed up the regular CO absolutely free of charge.
There are two options on how to speed up the cooler speed on a laptop:
- Using software
- Using BIOS\UEFI
Before overclocking
First, let's determine what will affect the speed of the cooler:
- The higher, the more noise the laptop makes during operation, it discharges faster (slightly), but at the same time the temperature of the CPU and the system as a whole is lower, which means there are fewer freezes and slowdowns due to throttling (reducing the frequency of the processor to reduce the thermal load). The power plan is High Performance.
- The lower, the quieter the laptop works, the slower the battery is discharged, but at high loads there is a possibility of overheating of the device. The Power Scheme is in use Energy Saver.
In most cases, cleaning the cooling system and replacing the thermal interface solves the problems of overheating and throttling. But if these manipulations are difficult to perform due to the complexity of parsing or the warranty of the laptop (which prohibits disassembling the device), then to obtain the desired cooling, it is better to speed up the cooler.
Cooler overclocking via software
One of the most popular programs to control and track the temperature of the system - Speedfan - will answer the question of how to increase the speed of the cooler on a laptop. You can download the program on the website or via a direct download link.
Please note that not all laptops are supported by this program. It is likely that very old devices, or, conversely, of a new generation, may not show information on temperature and speed of coolers. You can find a list of supported buses or bridges (BUS) on the utility website.
Install and open the SpeedFan app. The main window will display the main information on the temperature and rotational speed of the coolers. Click on Configure , which will open the configuration window. Select required component tracking - for example, this is the CPU (CPU) and set the desired temperature, the cooling system will work in priority on this parameter.
The next parameter in the Speeds tab determines the speed of the coolers.
- minimum value - minimum value (%)
- Maximum value - maximum value (%)
- Automatically varied - automatic selection based on temperature
After using the utility, check the temperature readings, if they have not changed within a few minutes / hours, try changing them through the BIOS.
How to increase the fan speed on a laptop through the BIOS
The BIOS allows you to configure various parameters of the device - from boot options to the login password and frequency control of the processor or memory. Not all laptops have CO overclocking capability, so you should check this option on your laptop.
To enter the BIOS \ UEFI of your computer, press the corresponding key when rebooting:
| Manufacturer | Key | Manufacturer | Key |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acer | DEL, F2 | Lenovo | F1, F2 |
| Asus | F9, DEL, F2 | Lenovo | DEL |
| Dell | F2 | Samsung | F2, F10 |
| Fujitsu | F2 | Sony | F1, F2, F3 |
| HP | ESC, F10, F1 | Toshiba | F1, F2, F12 |
If you have a classic BIOS, open the Power tab and select Hardware Monitor
Then, if you have the ability to control the minimum speed of the cooler or set a target temperature value, set necessary settings.
- For temperature - the lower the better - 40-55 ° C
- For speed - best to test on your device - select from 100% to 35% in 5-10% increments to determine acceptable noise and temperature levels.
For owners of laptops with UEFI, the interface is slightly different, but the functionality is much richer.
The desired settings will be in the Monitor, Hardware or Advanced tabs. Settings may vary by manufacturer and UEFI version.
Additionally
How else can you increase the speed of the cooler on a laptop:
- Suitable for older devices special utilities AMD OverDrive or Riva Tuner. The list of supported devices is extremely small and mostly outdated laptops based on Windows XP, Vista or sometimes version 7.
- There have been cases when dust interfered with the operation of the cooling system so much that lubrication of the bearings was required.
- Do not exclude the possibility of replacing the cooler if the speed is very different from the declared one.
Have a great day!
This material is relevant for both laptops and regular computers. To adjust the speed, we use 2 programs, and at the end there will be a small list of the main problems that can interfere with the speed control. The solutions found are attached.
CPU Cooling Control
Use Speedfan (Download).The program, after launching, will collect information about all found coolers in the system in a few seconds and display it in a list. We are interested in 2 blocks:
In the first one, we are shown the number of revolutions per minute, in the second - the available regulators for them. The program automatically determines quite accurately where the fan is, so some (CPU - processor, and GPU - graphics) it can find and sign itself.
But this is the best option. The picture may be the same as in the screenshot below. In this case, 3 unknowns and a GPU are available for control. If you know which cooler you have the most noisy, then you can simply change the values of each Pwm until you hear a difference in noise.
In my case, the CPU allegedly does not have a cooler, but there is some unknown Fan2 (by the way, identical to CHASSIS, i.e. motherboard). This is due to the fact that I have a fan that does not support software setting revolutions. About why and what to do - at the end of the article.
Please note: the percentage value that you set will be constant both in idle time and under any load.
If you want these settings to take effect immediately after Windows starts, check the corresponding item in the Configure → Options section:
Adjustment of video card coolers (MSI Afterburner)
The utility is "sharpened" only for video cards, so there is only one slider responsible for the fan speed. By default it works in automatic mode and to start working it must be disabled:
When the desired value is set, click "Apply". In the right window there is a monitor that displays the changes on the graph, so you can see the changes in , rotation speed in percent and revolutions.
If desired, the settings in this program can also be enabled when Windows startup. To do this, check the box:
But these are only the main functions of the program. There is an option here, with which you yourself can specify at what speed and at what temperature the video card cooler should go out. Yes, she also has previous program, but Afterburner is easier to understand.
- Go to Settings → Cooler
- Click "Enable Auto"
On the graph that appears, the vertical indicates the rotation speed in percent, and the horizontal indicates the temperature. Left clicking on any part of the green line creates additional breakpoints. They can be dragged and, thereby, set the desired values. By clicking “OK”, the changes take effect and now the slider is highlighted in green in the main window.
If you want to disable these settings, just click the "User Define" button.
Why methods do not work and what can be done?
In the case of a desktop PC, the CPU cooler setting may most often not work.Coolers have different connectors for connection: 3-Pin and 4-Pin (PWM). It is the latter that allow you to control the speed through programs, while the three-pin ones do not. Personally, I found out about this when I replaced my old cooler (4-pin PWM) with a new one (3-pin) and found that for some reason it could not be configured through the same Speedfan, although everything was fine before. Therefore, consider this point when choosing a cooling system for the processor.
If we are talking about a laptop, then there are 2 options:
- The manufacturer himself could block the opportunity - there's nothing to be done about it.
- In laptops not designed for games, there is one cooler common to the processor and video card. The same applies to the graphics built into the processors (the same Intel HD Graphics). In such cases it is useless to use
Desktop owners are in the best position: if the CPU cooler is unadjustable, replacements are cheap. There are even fewer problems with video cards. Among laptops, gaming have the greatest chances, "office" graphics average price- a lottery, but the owners of integrated graphics, most likely, will be disappointed.
Each PC user should be able to properly configure the cooling system in order to avoid overheating of the device in the future and premature failure of components due to high temperatures. Or to. You can control the operation of the cooler using special programs or BIOS settings, that's what we're going to talk about in this article.
BIOS settings
Many of the famous laptop manufacturers such as Asus, Acer, HP, Lenovo, Samsung have made it possible to control the laptop cooler from the I/O system or "BIOS". This method good because it does not require installation third party programs, all it takes is:
I want to draw your attention to the fact that the settings may have slight differences, depending on your version of Bios. Do not be alarmed, in general the scheme is identical.
Speedfan program
A well-known utility, with its help you can control the laptop fan, adjust the speed at certain temperatures and monitor hard state disk. A few more fat pluses - free, simple and clear interface and support for the Russian language, so feel free to use it.
So, let's take a closer look at how to set up a cooler on a laptop using SpeedFan:
Also in the "Speeds" tab you can set Extra options to change the speed of the blades. There are only two options here, by changing them, you can easily change the lower and upper speed limits.
Riva Tuner Program
Another small but very handy application designed to control and monitor the operation of the fan. It is also absolutely free and suitable for any version of Windows.
Changing with it is quite easy, for this you need:
After that, the laptop fan should start running constantly and at the specified speed.
MSI Afterburner
professional free utility, designed primarily for overlocking (overclocking) cards from MSI, is suitable for both AMD and Intel. It provides us with a lot of opportunities, ranging from monitoring the state of the board and adjusting the voltage on the GPU up to controlling the cooler.
I want to note that all the settings are on the first screen, which in my opinion is very convenient. In order to change the speed of the cooling system, you need to move the slider to the right in the “Fan Speed” section.
For automatic adjustment a separate “Auto” button is provided, after pressing it, the speed of revolutions will change depending on the load on the laptop’s video card.
AMD OverDrive Program
I can not ignore the well-known utility from AMD, which offers us a number of options, including fan speed control, which will increase the performance of the entire laptop.
Only needed:
Now you know how the fan should work, how to properly configure it, control it, and you can do it yourself.
Another way is covered in this video.
Your laptop suddenly turns off, which creates a lot of problems. The reason may be overheating of its various hardware parts. To prevent overheating of the laptop, it is recommended to use a special stand with a fan. In addition, overheating of the laptop may occur due to dust accumulated inside.
Below is a set of programs for cooling a laptop and measuring the temperature of its components. In addition, such programs measure the temperature of the motherboard, video card, processor and hard drive. Control and measurement of temperature will help to avoid overheating of the laptop and failures in its operation.
The most popular
The SpeedFan utility is perhaps the most popular among users seeking to monitor the status of their laptop. It displays real-time data on cooler rotation speed, processor temperature, power supply voltage and other essential parameters. Also, this program for cooling a laptop is able to identify current problems in the system, display charts with various indicators and control the fan speed.
The main tab "Indicators" contains all important information about the system. Warning icons are used for convenience and indicate when the temperature is too high or too low. And the cooler rotation speed control unit is located a little lower.
Reviews and Features
The advantages of this program for cooling a laptop users include:
- the possibility of accelerating the blowing of the processor in case of heating;
- fan speed reduction at the moment of minimum load;
- for professionals - additional advanced features;
- automatic recognition of processors.
Flaws:
- does not always see some fan models;
- difficulty in use.
Peculiarities:
- information on the voltage in the power supply is available;
- regulation of revolutions per minute of all available coolers;
- temperature monitoring;
- analysis of errors on the hard disk.
Real Temp laptop cooling program
This utility is designed for the full range of processors from Intel, Core processors i7, as well as dual-core and quad-core processors. The temperature control program reports the temperature of each element thanks to the digital thermal sensor (DTS) that each core has. As the processor heats up, the range between the current values and TJMax decreases and when the zero mark is reached, the processor will slow down or behave unusually.
Increasing the difference between TJMax and the current reading with this application will help your laptop to work at full capacity and as safely as possible for it.
- The utility is based on temperature data collected with Fluke 62 IR thermometers.
- Reads temperature information for the entire line of processors on the core from Intel. Pentium 4 processors are not supported.
- Individual calibration for each processor core.
- The program does not modify the registry and does not require installation.
- Ability to test DTS sensors for any signs of problems.
- Tracks the maximum and minimum temperatures and generates a special log.
HP CoolSense
This hp laptop cooling software is only for notebooks that support HP CoolSense technology. Its functions are as follows: thanks to the built-in motion sensor, the type of surface is determined and then the performance of the laptop system and the rotation speed of the coolers are automatically changed. With this utility, the user can independently adjust the cooling parameters.
After downloading the installer and running it, select the top line, thereby confirming license agreement. The folder "C: SwsetupSP60051" will contain the installation files. Run Setup.exe follow further instructions installer.
SpeedFan 4.52 is a nice set of features for monitoring and managing some PC metrics. In particular, this software allows you to monitor the temperature indicators of the processor, power supply, system block, hard drive, etc., subject to the availability of appropriate tracking sensors on computer components. However, the main function of the SpeedFan program is to regulate the speed of rotation of coolers depending on the corresponding temperatures, which allows you to reduce power consumption and background noise during low use of computer resources. At the same time, adjustment is possible both in automatic and in manual mode. Another function of SpeedFan is the ability to automatically regulate the frequencies (cycles) of the internal bus of the processor and PCI bus(but this should be considered as a bonus).
The main features of the SpeedFan program:
– Fan speed control.– Implemented support SMART technologies.
– The user is given the opportunity, at his discretion, to specify the temperature and voltage limit values. In this case, you can set options for the program to act when these limits are reached: launching an external program, displaying a message, sound warning, sending a message via e-mail.
– Changing the system bus frequencies to motherboards equipped with frequency generators supported by the program.
– Statistics of parameters taken and recording them in the log.
– Plotting temperature changes, voltages and fan speeds.
– Support for working with HDD on EIDE, SATA and SCSI interfaces.
– Performs web analysis of the state hard drives according to S.M.A.R.T. using an online database.
Russification of the SpeedFan program:
1. Install SpeedFan program and run it.2. In the main window (Readings), click the Configure button, select the Options tab, enter the Language selection list and select Russian.
3. Now SpeedFan will be in Russian!