"Remote" component kicking fans into high gear

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by RTADash, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. RTADash

    RTADash Private E-2

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    Hi, I've recently noticed my computer's fans kicking into high gear at various times. I downloaded speedfan, and found that the component labeled as "remote" is consistently around a frightening 61C and whenever it gets much hotter the fans do their thing. (It kicks in during the game Riven made back in '97 for very low-end PC's, but stays cool during switchball, which I shouldn't even be able to run, given my specs - how is this possible?)

    I can provide more technical info as necessary, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me what component might be, and possibly how to remedy it.

    Thanks
     
    RTADash, Jun 20, 2009
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  2. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi


    Have no idea what remote component is, it could well be the GPU (graphic card) as they tend to be that sort of temp. As your other temps are OK and fine in CPU at 38c and HDDs at 40c your not too high on temps.


    As I'm not a fan of speedfan as never worked out what the items it referers to at times, I tend to monitor temps with if and when needed, just check yours again with Everest (when installed click Computer > Sensor) or SIW

    Its natural for the fans to ramp up when playing graphically intensive games as the GPU and CPU are put under more load.


    Just make sure the insides of your PC are clean from dust as a build up of dust on the CPU HeatSink and Fan as well as the Graphic card will make the components hotter and thus make the fans come on earlier or more.
     
    DavidGP, Jun 20, 2009
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  3. BILLMCC66

    BILLMCC66 Bionic Belgian

    I would not worry about 61C temps as the components are rated much higher.
    I have two PCs running intensive graphics and have seen temps of 98C :eek with no ill effects.
    The fans are designed to kick into high mode if certain components (CPU or GPU) go above a given temp.

    As Halo suggested open up the PC and check that it is clean inside because dust holds heat on components.
     
    BILLMCC66, Jun 20, 2009
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  4. RTADash

    RTADash Private E-2

    Thanks for the replies
    I cleaned out some dust (there was a lot of dust behind the smaller, completely internal fan) using a pipe vacuum with a straw duct-taped onto the end, and that shaved several degrees of a few of the temps.

    So ~60C isn't really anything to worry about? That's good to know! The fans may be a bit loud, but it's better then the whole computer eventually melting I guess. ;)

    Thanks again!
     
    RTADash, Jun 21, 2009
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  5. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    HI

    Also depending on the case you have, are there any spare areas for case fans? are your internal cables all neat and tidy as a messy inside can cause build up of heat, and this is not a bad guide here and here, taking some time does pay off in routing the cables well and out of the way of as many fans and cooling vents as possible as I spent 2hrs routing cables on my last build and CPU runs at a nice 37c and GPU is at its usual 54c (but see below on what hardware you have as many modern GPUs do run hot and its normal for them to be in the 60c range)

    Also what hardware do you have inside your PC, if a OEM bought PC then just need to mention the maker and model number/version (Acer 6533 for example) if a custom build then just name

    CPU type and speed
    Graphic Card make and model
    Motherboard make and model

    How may Hard Drives you have installed and how much ram.
     
    Last edited: Jun 23, 2009
    DavidGP, Jun 23, 2009
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  6. RTADash

    RTADash Private E-2

    My case is pretty clear - I can see about 95% of my motherboard without moving a cord out of the way. I don't think there's anywhere I could put another fan, though. :(

    I have a Compaq SR1920NX, with an added 512M DDR RAM.
    Yesterday, I put my nVidia 7300GS back in and, while the machine is a tad warmer on the whole, it kicks up less. Prior to that, I was using the stock nVidia 6150 integrated on the motherboard, which I suspect had something to do with the fans working as they did.

    I have a single 180G harddrive and 1G DDR RAM distributed across four 256M cards.
     
    RTADash, Jun 24, 2009
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