Typically, every computer is equipped with at least one small fan to help dissipate heat generated from long-term operation. If the fan speed has issues, such as not spinning or spinning too slowly, the cooling speed of the computer may decrease, leading to overheating and potential damage to the components. So, what is the normal fan speed for a laptop? How can we adjust the fan speed? Let’s answer these two questions.

The normal fan speed for a laptop is determined by the CPU’s heat output. Depending on the temperature data from the thermal sensors on the CPU, the fan speed may change.

Generally, the CPU fan speed is around 2000-2500 RPM. If the laptop is running demanding games, the CPU temperature may exceed 60 degrees Celsius, and the fan speed could reach 5000 RPM.

If you want to know the fan speed of your computer, you can download third-party software like AIDA64 or HWMonitor. These types of software usually have an automatic detection feature for fan speed.

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How can we adjust the fan speed?

Method 1: Use the BIOS Fan Control Function

Press the power button and continuously press the Del key until you enter the BIOS settings. Then, use the arrow keys to select [PC Health Status], find [CPU Smart Fan Control], which is the fan speed control function, and select [Enabled] to turn it on.

Set CPU Target Temp=50℃, CPU Tolerance Temp=5℃, CPU Fan Stop PWM(%)=30%; save the settings and restart the computer to re-enter the BIOS to check “PC Health Status”.

Check the fan value to see if the CPU Smart Fan function has taken effect. Change CPU Fan Stop PWM(%) to 10%, save it, and re-enter the BIOS to see the fan speed drop to over 1300 RPM. The laptop will then automatically adjust the speed based on the temperature.

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Continue to adjust: CPU Fan Stop PWM(%)=60%, save it, and re-enter the BIOS to see the fan speed drop to around 2200 RPM. The temperature drops to the range of 45~55℃, and once it hits the lower limit of 45℃, the CPU speed will automatically decrease.

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Method 2: Adjust Fan Speed in BIOS Monitor Option

If your computer uses an ASUS motherboard, you can set the CPU fan speed in the BIOS Monitor option. The specific steps are as follows: After turning on the computer, continuously press “DEL” or “F2” to enter BIOS.

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Use the right arrow key to select the [Monitor] tab. Find the [CPU FAN Speed] option to change the CPU fan speed. Remember to press F10 to save, then wait for the computer to restart.

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Method 3: Use a Manual Speed Controller

After disassembling, connect the manual speed controller to the fan plug of the radiator and adjust the knob to between 3500 RPM and 5200 RPM. This method requires disassembly, so if you have no experience with laptop disassembly, it’s best not to attempt it; it’s safer to have someone knowledgeable and experienced handle it.

Method 4: Adjust Speed in Gaming Center

Some ASUS laptop models, like the ASUS ZX53 series, allow you to adjust fan speed in the Gaming Center.

The specific operation method is: Search for and enter [Gaming Center] via Cortana, find [System Fan Control] in the [Enable Tools] section, and click the arrow to drag the control bar to select [AUTO] automatic mode or choose from [1%] to [MAX] (100%).

In summary, the CPU fan speed is around 2000-2500 RPM. We can adjust the laptop fan speed using four methods: BIOS settings, Monitor options, manual speed controllers, and Gaming Center features. If you have other computer usage tips you want to know about, feel free to leave a comment!