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I9kfanGUI is awesome!
OK, first, the disclaimer:
i9kfangui and the new Dell Duo Core Laptops
Friday, 10 February 2006
i9kfangui is not compatable with the new Dell Duo Core laptops at this time.
Please do not install or use i9kfangui with these laptops, there are some issues with the fan controls. I will try to get these sorted out in version 2.4, due out after the release of version 2.3
Thanks!
Spuds
Contrary to this warning, I installed it anyway. It's working awesome for me, but I can't tell you it will work for you... but I would suggest you try it.
First I downloaded and installed the FanIO System Driver.
Then, I downloaded and installed I9kfanGUI fan controls. Within the controls I forced the laptop's fans to run at their fastest speed.
I don't know if the temps are reading 100% accurate, but here's the outcome:
Overclocked 7800GO (360/875)
Before: Idle at 70C and peak at 83C
After: Idle at 48C and peak at 59C
Stock T2300 Core Duo (1.66Ghz)
Before: Idle at 32C and peak at 46C
After: Idle at 21C and peak at 33C
I don't have measurements for the RAM, HDD, or northbridge before the changes, but all three currently hover around 36C. I am a very cool customer and my leg hair no longer melt!
UPDATE:
The honeymoon is over. I'm pretty sure the BIOS and FanGUI were fighting over control. I went several days of enjoying full fan control and very low temps, but now the fan on the left side of my notebook no longer comes on, so my CPU temps go through the roof and my GPU temps also get pretty high. I unloaded the FanIO driver and removed the FanGUI software. Somehow I need to regain control of the fans - or at least get stock control back.
Should I reload the Ricoh or Intel drivers? What do I need to install to let the laptop govern itself? This really sucks because now my gaming becomes a slideshow after 5 minutes of play. HELP!
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I haven't purchased my e1705 yet, but your post is very helpful. How much louder is the machine with the fans running at 100%?
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How can I get rid off message at start this program. That mean I alway have to "run" from this message.
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How much louder is the machine with the fans running at 100%?
It's noticeable louder... it doesn't bother me since it's still quieter than my desktop was, but I really don't care because other than the area under the "enter" key, my laptop is cool to the touch.
I also ran the laptop with the fans set to "slow" which makes it virtually silent and my temps only go up about 10-15C under load.
How can I get rid off message at start this program. That mean I alway have to "run" from this message.
What message is that? Can you post a screenshot?
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I agree, it is one of the best freeware programs I have downloaded. Love it when I am playing games to keep track of the temps.
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FYI, the FanIO driver has a virus. Kaspersky lists it as Trojan.Win32.Pakes - some type of backdoor trojan.
good luck.
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FYI, the FanIO driver has a virus. Kaspersky lists it as Trojan.Win32.Pakes - some type of backdoor trojan.
good luck.
That's classic...
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Hi Nick,
The message is " Open File-Security Warning"
"The publisher could not be verified. Are you sure you want to run this software?"
Even though I did uncheck " Always ask..." but the message alway come up at start window. How can I make this massage disappear?
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Agree...this program is awesome.
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Hi Nick,
The message is " Open File-Security Warning"
"The publisher could not be verified. Are you sure you want to run this software?"
Even though I did uncheck " Always ask..." but the message alway come up at start window. How can I make this massage disappear?
you can't. it's part of the backdoor tojan.