Gigabyte DS3 Based Computer

[b3atofang3l]

Hi everyone, i have a quick question about the fan options:

1) Which configuration is the best for a non-overclocker and DON'T want the fan to speed up during gaming periods (too noisy)?
2) What fan(s) do these control?

These settings can be found in Gigabyte DS3 motherboard bios.

Smart FAN Control Method

Auto: BIOS sets the optimal CPU fan speed automatically (default value)
Intel(R) QST: COntrol the fan speed with Intel QST (Intel Quest System Technology)
Legacy: CPU fan runs at different speed depending on CPU temperature
Disable: CPU fan runs at full speed

Sart FAN Control Mode

Auto: BIOS autodetects the types of CPU fan you installed and sets the optimal fan speed control mode for it (default value)
Voltage: Set to Voltage when you use a CPU fan with a 3-pin fan power cable
PWM: Set to PWM when you use a CPU fan with 4-pin power cable.

Thanks a BUNCH!!

 

[Gogey]

The reason the fan speeds up is to cool your processor more adequately... If you want a constant speed, go with disable, but otherwise, smart is fine. Its speeding up because its getting hot, would you rather it keep building?

Anyway, I believe you an customize the fans further with gigabytes EasyTune program. Check their site.