trying to stop the fan on the notebook

[Aleksey]

Hi!

Need something for XP to
show the system temperature in tray,
slow down the system if the temperature raises over some limit,
if it will have the button "stop the fan" it will be also nice.

Already downloaded the
CrystalCPUID and CPUCool

CrystalCPUID sets the CPU three times slower and
CPUCool also shows that the CPU frequency is three times less but
the system properties general tab says that the current speed is equal to maximum

CPUCool shows that the temperature is 72C, fan is on, CPU load is almost zero.
No signs that this system will go down 72C and the fan will stop sometime.
Around me is something like 22C.

I switched the CPUCool cooling mode off because
it takes 100% CPU and seemingly did not make any difference at 72C.

Aleksey

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

If the fan's running, the machine's running hot and you most certainly do
NOT want to stop the fan!

Most likely your will want to see...

Cleaning the Interior of your PC:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial118.html

Tip: Do not locate the tower on the floor or in a corner.

 

[Aleksey]

If the fan's running, the machine's running hot and you most certainly do
NOT want to stop the fan!

Most likely your will want to see...

Cleaning the Interior of your PC:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial118.html

It is a notebook...

The CrystalCPUID switched it from 1.8 GHz to 0.6 GHz,
CPUCool showed the drop from 84C to 71C but
the fan is working anyway and no further drop below 71C.

I can dissasemble it, but you know, the results are not predictable for notebooks.

Aleksey.

 

[Aleksey]

Thanks, act from outside by air is a good idea.

Today I started it having the CPUCool temperature indicator at taskbar
and it became obvious that it is non stop model - the fan started
from the beginning having abut 40C. So it is bad by design. It can
speed up and down the fan but never stop. Considering the sound
it is awful.

 

[smlunatick]

Thanks, act from outside by air is a good idea.

Today I started it having the CPUCool temperature indicator at taskbar
and it became obvious that it is non stop model - the fan started
from the beginning having abut 40C. So it is bad by design. It can
speed up and down the fan but never stop. Considering the sound
it is awful.

Get a can of compressed air and use it on all the vents. Make certain
that you use only short blasts and leave some time in between shots.
This is important in order to avoid condensation inside the laptop.

A laptop is a very closed environment and excess heat can be a major
issue. There is not good reason to take manual control over the fan.
Even if it can be done you are asking for trouble.

The fans are extremely important, especially for laptops. Since
everything is 'crammed' into a "small" box, the components will heat
up faster. I would never consider "overriding" the fan controls. You
can also consider adding a laptop cooling mat underneath it to help.

As for the fan controls, you need to consult the laptop
specifications. Several laptops have special features to be set so as
to use less power. When using less power, the components will
generate less heat.

If all the suggestions have not helped you, you may consider taking
the laptop to a good "repair" centre. Several "good" repair centres
can offer a "general" cleaning of the "dust" from inside the laptop.

 

[HeyBub]

Thanks, act from outside by air is a good idea.

Today I started it having the CPUCool temperature indicator at taskbar
and it became obvious that it is non stop model - the fan started
from the beginning having abut 40C. So it is bad by design. It can
speed up and down the fan but never stop. Considering the sound
it is awful.

If the fan sounds awful, the fan could be failing! Diminished fan efficiency
could, in turn, lead to overheating.

Has the fan ALWAYS sounded like the hinges on the gates of hell?

 

[SC Tom]

Thanks, act from outside by air is a good idea.

Today I started it having the CPUCool temperature indicator at taskbar
and it became obvious that it is non stop model - the fan started
from the beginning having abut 40C. So it is bad by design. It can
speed up and down the fan but never stop. Considering the sound
it is awful.

If the fan is making that much noise, it would behoove you to clean the
insides sooner than later. Most cooling fans are relatively quiet, even at
full speed, but a small amount of dust on the blades and the housing will
cause it to labor hard. There may be a way to add a couple of drops of oil
to the shaft and bushing area- some fans do, some don't.

SC Tom

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

Take it to a local, reputable, and independent shop.

 

[smlunatick]

Take it to a local, reputable, and independent shop.

Yes, especially not a "big box store" (aka like BestBuy in the USA.)

 

[Aleksey]

Has the fan ALWAYS sounded like the hinges on the gates of hell?

Now it is making small high pitch zzz, cannot remember when it started.
At bigger load it speeds up and produces more basses.
On battery it starts only at 40C.
System functions normally at 85C with low speed of fan and 24C around.
It will be nice to have some choice.
I would rather start it at, say, 89C with maximum speed and then
switch off at 75C. In this case I could have some periods of silence.

 

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

What's the room's ambient temperature when this happens?

Have you considered purchasing
http://www.google.com/products?q=laptop+cooling+pad+OR+stand ??

 

[Aleksey]

What's the room's ambient temperature when this happens?

I think not higher then 24 C

Have you considered purchasing
http://www.google.com/products?q=laptop+cooling+pad+OR+stand ??

I have one. As you understand such devices are either noisy or not effective.