How to Set Up Computer Fan Operation
1. On the Windows desktop, click the power icon in the lower right corner.
2. After the prompt pops up, click on “More Power Options”.
3. Then select “More Plan Settings” corresponding to the selected performance.
4. Then click on “Change Advanced Power Settings”.
5. Expand “Processor Power Management”, then expand “System Cooling Policy” and change all its options to Active.
Additional Information:
The angle and bearing system. Generally, the fan speed is indicated in the heatsink manual. In general, the cooling effect of the heatsink depends 30% on the fan speed. However, a higher fan speed is not always better.
The correct fan speed should be determined based on the CPU’s heat output, and different specifications of fans should have different speed selections. The basic principle is: under the premise of generating the same air volume, the larger the fan, the lower the speed should be, which will also result in less noise. Generally, a speed between 3500 RPM to 5200 RPM is considered conventional.
The greater the power, the stronger the fan’s airflow, and the better the cooling effect. The power of the fan is directly related to its speed, meaning that the higher the speed, the more powerful the fan will be. Currently, most fans sold in the computer market are DC 12V, with power ranging from 0.X W to 2.X W, so the power needs to be selected based on your CPU’s heat output.
A special reminder is that one should not overly emphasize high power; it should only match the CPU’s power. If the power is too large, not only will the cooling effect not be significantly enhanced, but it may also increase the computer’s workload, ultimately shortening the lifespan of the CPU and fan. Therefore, when selecting the CPU power size, one should measure “heat” accordingly. Additionally, the fan’s front opening should always be kept clean to avoid blockage.
A good heatsink should not have burrs on the edges, the cooling fins should be undistorted, the bottom should be smooth and free of cracks, and it should have a clean appearance, a decent design, a warranty, and anti-counterfeiting marks or other identifiable trademarks.
Moreover, when choosing a heatsink, one should pay attention to the thickness of the bottom; if it is too thick, it will affect heat transfer due to aluminum’s poor thermal conductivity.
Additionally, the flow channels on the heatsink surface should be dense to ensure that the heatsink has a large contact area with the air, thereby enhancing the cooling effect. Generally, computer enthusiasts, if financially feasible, will opt for water-cooling fans for the CPU to achieve rapid cooling through liquid circulation.
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