RecommendedTP FanCOntrol settings for T420

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RecommendedTP FanCOntrol settings for T420

#1 Post by house kitten » Wed Mar 09, 2016 2:21 pm

I have a fan that is driving me nuts (and I am not alone according to google). I have downloaded TP FanControl program but I do not see where I can edit it and even if I could not sure of the settings. I just need this thing to quiet down. At times it sounds like it is going to take off into space.
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Re: RecommendedTP FanCOntrol settings for T420

#2 Post by TheMagicT410 » Wed Mar 09, 2016 2:25 pm

hi

is it due to overheating? or is it just auto speeding up?

i think theirs a option with the lenovo powermanager where u can make the fan more quiet.

hope it helps
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Re: RecommendedTP FanCOntrol settings for T420

#3 Post by house kitten » Wed Mar 09, 2016 3:19 pm

How would I know? I cannot find anything to control fan in LPM
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Re: RecommendedTP FanCOntrol settings for T420

#4 Post by TheMagicT410 » Wed Mar 09, 2016 3:30 pm

you can tell when it getts hotter the fan kicks in and is louder.

an its strange how u cant find the option to lower fan speed in the lenovo power options.
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Re: RecommendedTP FanCOntrol settings for T420

#5 Post by house kitten » Wed Mar 09, 2016 3:54 pm

Found fan control but do not see how to edit it.

It just seems to rev up when under minimal loads not sure why. I can not determine if it is overheating but I do not see why it should be. I have a SSD which would be cooler than a HDD.
T-60 7200, 2GB Ram, Atheros "N" card, 8744-5BU, T-42

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