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2016/08/29 02:38:24 (permalink)
I have the EVGA 850W GQ and are just wondering if my unit is functioning 100% well. The fan spins for 10-20 seconds every now and then while the pc is idle and does not use much energy. Thought the fans were not supposed to spin at all until the powers upply had 65%+ usage?
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    Re: EVGA 850GQ fan spinning on and off when pc idle 2016/08/29 09:58:30 (permalink)
    From the 850GQ manual...
     
    Q. What is the ECO Thermal Control System? A. The ECO Thermal Control System, when enabled, allows the fan on your EVGA power supply to shut off during low to moderate operation loads. The EVGA power supply’s fan will automatically turn back on when needed, based on the temperature the power supply reaches. The fan will also increase in RPM when needed, based on the load operation being requested from the components connected. This prevents unnecessary rotation, reduces ambient noise levels and will increase the life span of the fan due to the fan not spinning when not required. Please Note: If the ECO Thermal Control is disabled the fan will always spin, even at low loads. The fan will also increase in RPM as needed automatically, based on the power draw from connected components.


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