Frequently Asked Question
Question: I just replaced my old CPU fan with one of your quiet CPU fans. Why am I getting an overheat warning signal from my motherboard? Is my new quiet CPU fan damaging my CPU?
Answer:
Many of today's motherboards have a warning system set as default in the motherboard's BIOS which will give you a warning indicating that your CPU is overheating if your CPU fan drops below a certain RPM level. Since quiet cpu fans run at RPM (rotations per minute) levels that are often below the motherboards default level, if you do not disable this feature you may get this warning from your motherboard.
Your Motherboard's Overheat Warning
Please make certain that the fan RPM sensors have been disabled in your motherboard's BIOS. Consult your motherboard manual for details. Quiet CPU fans can be falsely viewed as failing by your motherboard BIOS, setting off the alarm. However, you will find that when installed properly (the retention clip is secure and the
thermal grease was applied properly), our silent CPU coolers do a great job of cooling your CPU despite the lower RPM levels. It is always wise, no matter what
type of CPU cooler you are using, to use a CPU temperature tracking program such as
Hardware Monitor just to
keep an eye on how hot your CPU is getting.
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