Hey everyone! I'm currently working with this PC setup:
- FRAME 4000D RS ARGB case
- NH-D15 G2 cooler
- RM1200x SHIFT 80 PLUS power supply
- AMD 9800x3d CPU
- PULSE AMD Radeon™ RX 7900 XT 20GB GPU
I've noticed that the case fans, which are RS120 120mm PWM Fans running at a maximum RPM of 2100, are pretty loud. When I checked the BIOS, the fan settings showed that at 50°C CPU temp, the case fans were running at about 1700RPM, while the CPU fan was at around 650RPM.
Are these fan curves typical, especially for the case fans? Is there a way I can lower the noise without causing overheating? I would appreciate guidance since I've never adjusted fan settings before. Also, I ran a small test with Cinebench, and my CPU reached 88°C, but that was the max; idle temp is around 45-50°C, and my score was 1306. Are these temps acceptable? Thanks in advance for the help!
3 Answers
Honestly, 1700RPM at 50°C sounds pretty aggressive for a 120mm fan. I keep mine around 1100-1200RPM at that temp, and they’re still pretty noticeable. Everyone's setup is different though; factors like room acoustics and personal noise tolerance come into play.
Typically, fans become audible at around 40% speed. I use the same fans, and they’re nearly silent until I hit about 40%. You might want to adjust the curve to keep the speed lower during idle and light loads.
You can create a custom fan curve either through your motherboard software or directly in the BIOS. If you're unsure how to do that, I'd recommend searching for a tutorial specific to your motherboard model on YouTube, as that can be really helpful for beginners!
Thanks for the insight! What curve levels do you suggest I try setting for a quieter operation?