How can I tell if my fan is working properly? I can hear it running but I think the computer is running hot.
LabASSistant 32 Junior Poster
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Jump to PostI usually stick something soft like a zip tie end into the fan slowly until I hear it hit the zip tie. If it hits, I know the fan is working. If it doesn't - it's broke :-D
Jump to PostIf it doesn't - it's broke :-D
lol
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OlyComputers 110 Practically a Master Poster
Download speedfan to see what your temps are like. Tell us what the temperatures are and we'll let you know if it's reasonable.
sgamble 2 Newbie Poster
I usually stick something soft like a zip tie end into the fan slowly until I hear it hit the zip tie. If it hits, I know the fan is working. If it doesn't - it's broke :-D
OlyComputers commented: Beautiful in it's simplicity. +2
caperjack 875 I hate 20 Questions Team Colleague
If it doesn't - it's broke :-D
lol
OlyComputers 110 Practically a Master Poster
Well, there's certainly no "false negatives" with sgambles approach but it doesn't leave a lot of room for fans that are spinning but not cooling properly.
caperjack 875 I hate 20 Questions Team Colleague
i think if i could stick a zip tie in the fan i could see if it was running
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