I'm working on my PC build with an ASRock X870 Riptide motherboard and a Fractal North case featuring two intake fans plus AIO fans pushing air through a radiator. I've noticed that my motherboard's temperature reading is consistently 34.5 degrees, which seems off since I've connected a Thermistor to T_SENSOR1 that gives accurate readings. I'm looking to optimize my intake fan speed based on the temperature reading from the Thermistor. Since the wire is long enough, where should I position the Thermistor for the best results? I've already tried placing it at the top back of the case, halfway between the GPU and radiator, and it measures around 28 degrees while my room is at 26. Any thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated!
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Honestly, a lot of people don't see the point in using that setup. It's usually better to focus on your CPU and GPU temperatures instead of case temp. You can just install FanControl to adjust fan speeds based on GPU temps or mix different sensors to create customized curves for your fans. Let the hardware do the work for you!
Yeah, but having the case temperature as a data point can help. If there's no difference between low and high fan speeds, it might be better to set a static speed instead of ramping them up unnecessarily.