Should I let TPFanControl use smart mode instead of my BIOS mode?

I just got ThinkFinControl. Should I let it use it's built in smart mode rather then what I was doing without the program. Is it better for my laptop? The fan seems to run A LOT less but my laptop runs hotter.

 

Depends on how you set it up. It'll def stay anywhere from 5C-15C cooler. I don't see why you wouldn't use it, it can only help unless you set it up wrong, and let it get too hot before the fans turn up.

 

Smart Mode is for people who like their laptops quieter. But if you regularly play games or run processor intensive applications, then using BIOS or manual is better.

 

assuming that you're talking about tpfancontrol, then I'd say that it's smart mode is pre-configured for quieter fan operation, or in other words it will let your chips go hotter before the fan start turning.

I'm using the same program but to the opposite effect where I have boosted fan speeds so that it would cool down my heavily overclocked GPU and let me play games with pleasure

you can change temps and fan speeds in tpfancontrol.ini file

 

What's a good way to set it up? I am not too good at doing these things.. Does setting the program on BIOS mode make my fan work like it did without using this program - default?

 

Using manual. I set my fan to 7. Will this wear down my fan more? I don't care about the noise.

Is BIOS mode like using my fan without the program?

 

If the fan is constantly spinning up and down, it will wear it down sure, but don't worry about it that much. Just run it however you like...figure out your noise vs temp preferences. It isn't rocket science.

 

Do you recommend I use Manual and just pick the temps when I need them? I don't know what to set for smart mode..

 

That's probably be your best best. Setting it anywhere from 5-7 will be ok, it doesn't give loud(at least to me) unless oyu put it on 64, that's for when I play games, it really helps. Don't use 64 though unless you know you're gonna need it.

 

Is BIOS mode like using my fan without the program?

 

Yes it is.

 

I'm using 64 almost 50% of the time... we'll see how it holds up in the long run. Someone's gotta be the guinea pig after all.

 

So using 7 won't hurt my laptop running 100% of the time?

 

I really doubt it. Just make sure to clean it out because the faster you run it, the faster it collects dust and then interferes with your temps.

 

smart mode is when you run your fan only when it's needed and how much it's needed. That's why it's called smart .... lol

so no, manual mode is not better

 

Running mine on 7 normal, 64 when I'm gaming. Work's like a charm.

 

How often should I clean my fan out? Where is the fan located on the T61? Is it good when my laptop runs coolers rather then hotter. Would you rather put your fan on higher or have your laptop run hotter?

 

How often should I clean my fan out? Where is the fan located on the T61? Is it good when my laptop runs coolers rather then hotter. Would you rather put your fan on higher or have your laptop run hotter?

Daily bump....

 

the fan speed at max is way better, the parts will die eventually when exposed to excess heat. not sure about quadro cards.

why don't u get a gelpad, that would reduce ur temps by another 10-15 degrees. i brought one tired of asking people to suggest a cooler that will support side vents

 

LenovoT61B you're allowed to bump your thread once within 24h. Thank you.

 

Where do you get gelpads? Can you recommend me one for the T61/T400. Anyone else agree with him about letting the fan run to have the laptop cooler.

 

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