Q: Does anyone know what is wrong with my computer? Recently, I noticed that the case fans in my computer will not stop spinning, even after I shutdown the computer through the windows. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Best Answer: Have you tried some software based controller like speed fan, rivatuner or ATI Tool (don't worry it works with nV cards aswell).
I would buy an aftermarket cooler like a HR-03.
Even passively this cooler will keep temps lower than most mid-range card's stock coolers, and if it needed it you can strap a 120mm fan to it.
Re:Originally posted by: guy
Nocturne jogs me into waking up.
Are you sure that you have the system set to shutdown, and not hibernate when you shutdown?
Positive.
Re:Originally posted by: guy
Can you remove the power button header and the reset button header (on the mobo) – make a note of which is which.
Touch the power button header (2 pins) with a screwdriver for a half second to start the machine.
Shut down using the START/SHUTDOWN in win.
Do the fans still run?
Try that, then, try shutting down by jumping the power button again.
Any difference?
I will definitely try that when I get the chance. Thanks for all the suggestions!
Re:Nocturne jogs me into waking up.
Are you sure that you have the system set to shutdown, and not hibernate when you shutdown?
Re:Well, it could always be windows…..
Re:Can you remove the power button header and the reset button header (on the mobo) – make a note of which is which.
Touch the power button header (2 pins) with a screwdriver for a half second to start the machine.
Shut down using the START/SHUTDOWN in win.
Do the fans still run?
Try that, then, try shutting down by jumping the power button again.
Any difference?
Re:Originally posted by: guy
The power is coming from somewhere…..
BUT…..
I have heard of sff case/mobos having a sort of thermostat on them that will keep the fans running for a while to ensure the case cools down.
Does the fan shut off eventually?
What about if you open up the case? Do the fans stop quicker?
No, I do not believe it is some sort of thermostat function of the motherboard, as it is currently freezing in my house and the fans still run even w/ the case off.
Re:The power is coming from somewhere…..
BUT…..
I have heard of sff case/mobos having a sort of thermostat on them that will keep the fans running for a while to ensure the case cools down.
Does the fan shut off eventually?
What about if you open up the case? Do the fans stop quicker?
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