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    Samsung Gamer NP700G7A: Fan noisy after Windows Updates

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by Pipppero2007, Sep 23, 2014.

  1. Pipppero2007

    Pipppero2007 Notebook Guru

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    Hi all,
    It was three months that I didn't make any Windows Updates so I made the all (mandatory and the other).
    After the reboot and all the updates done, I noticed that the fan speed (the cpu's one, not the gpu), is making
    more noise.
    I saw the cpu activities and everything is normal (0% in idle) but the noise is always more than before.
    I have two questions:
    1) is that possible that after Windows 7 Pro 64 bit updates I can have the fan more noisy?
    2) there is an update, that can cause that problem (so I can try to uninstall).

    Thanks
     
  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    There may be a lot of house-keeping going on after the update. I would wait and see that is happening tomorrow after giving Windows a chance to sort itself out and then shutting the computer down.

    Nonetheless it is strange to have the fan activity without the corresponding CPU activity. It may be work checking if the CPU is dropping back to its minimum speed (are you using a Balanced / Samsung Optimized power plan?). HWiNFO can provide a detailed insight into temperatures, CPU speed, etc.

    Also, does you computer have the ModeShift control? I know that has caused a few headaches but can't remember the details. See the G7C thread.

    John
     
  3. Pipppero2007

    Pipppero2007 Notebook Guru

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    I have Easy Settings and ModeShift installed.
    I use mostly the Balance Mode.
    The noise that is increased is the cpu's minimum speed.
    I mean, if I get into Silent Mode or Library Mode itself, when the GPU fan is silent and the CPU is at its minimum and the system is in idle I heard more noise than before the Updates.
    I used the PC for a day more the updates so the "housekeeper" activities should be ended.
    So, if I am not paranoid, there could be an update that I can try to remove that cause that effect?
    With HWmonitor (that doesn't show the fan speed!) the temperatures are the same than before (50 for cpu and 50 for gpu in idle).
    Help.