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    G73JH Fan Control

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by Foss, Feb 23, 2011.

  1. Foss

    Foss Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering if there was an application which could control my CPU and GPU fans? I am looking to max them out and keep them running max constantly. Let me know if this is possible... Maybe a bios flash someone made which possibly allows this.
     
    Foss, Feb 23, 2011
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  2. JOSEA

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    I do not think there is an app for direct control, If you have the A1 or A2 and are on an old BIOS then 211 or 213 will make a difference (run more) but they will not run steadily. Are you having temp issues BTW?
     
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  3. Foss

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    Yea my CPU has been running ~60-78C and I really dont want to invest in a cooling unit for the back vents. I have seen some cooling devices not pads which go on the back of a laptop for occasions like this model... But I would prefer maybe a bios patch which just max's them out
     
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    If you are less than 60 at idle, and less than 90 in games that Stress the GPU you are golden. Lower temps in both scenarios are normally achieved by repasting on CPU and more importantly GPU. Periodic cleaning out dust from within has also helped many users. Hope this helps, I am sure others that know more than I will add to this thread.
     
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  5. DCx

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    The CPU idles high-ish.
     
    DCx, Feb 23, 2011
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  6. Foss

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    But that doesnt answer my question :( I am just curious if anyone developed a patch for the bios to max these suckers out =P
     
    Foss, Feb 23, 2011
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  7. DCx

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    Nope :(
    It'd be nice, though. See how cool it could be when idle ... lol
     
    DCx, Feb 23, 2011
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    i've used speedfan on my old rig
    but i am not sure it will work on the G73 series
    try
     
    mite_jan, Feb 24, 2011
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    On a G60 some cut the blue wire (fan) for running the fan at full speed. :eek:
     
    @tilla, Feb 24, 2011
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    Right now, there are no posted ways of making the fan move at full speed right now that I can find...

    I agree, that it would be nice to have a control over this.
     
    Hrogi, Feb 24, 2011
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  11. Foss

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    I wish I knew a little bit about writing code for revisions in this case.
     
    Foss, Feb 25, 2011
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