mattman657
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Hey all, trying to further familiarize myself with controlling fans on EVGA mobos as we all anxiously await the Z390 Dark's release which will be my first EVGA mobo. I've been using SpeedFan on my current build which sports an ASUS mobo, but I'd like to get your opinions on better software specifically for EVGA boards, or perhaps just a better solution than SpeedFan in general. Here are some questions...
Does EVGA have software that allows controlling and monitoring PWM and DC fans together from your desktop? Strongly prefer to be able to control the curves from my desktop as opposed to having to go into the bios each time. I have mostly PWM fans but have a few GT DC fans tucked away waiting to be used. I couldn't use PWM and DC at the same time with my ASUS mobo. No idea why, just didn't like it. Long story short, I want to use the 3 GT DC fans for one of my radiators, and the rest would be PWM.
For controlling DC fans, is it possible for software to equate power output to RPMs? Meaning, software outputs X voltage which causes fans to spin at Y rpm?
Also for DC fans. I'd love to connect my three GT fans to the same mobo header, but is there any risk or concerns of having 1 mobo fan header provide power to 3 DC fans? Note, for my PWM fans I will be using Swiftech PWM splitters which gets power straight from the PSU, and the mobo header only provides the PWM signal.
Much appreciated!
Matt
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Re: Fan Control Software for EVGA Z390 Mobo Questions
2018/11/07 13:28:04
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While we do not have any information on how fan headers will work on the Z390 Dark specifically, I do not anticipate issues with PWM control via SpeedFan.
We do not officially support SpeedFan as it is a third party software that we do not specifically test with our boards, I personally use it with my Z370 Classified K to allow all 7 of my PWM case fans to follow dual curves, one for the GPU temp and one for the CPU temp. Personally I found that using NSSM is a great way to have Speedfan run as a Windows Service and allows full PWM control which acts as built in feature of Windows.
Most other fan control for the board would be using set speeds or curves in the BIOS of the motherboard.
As for any software to allow this type of support in Windows with an EVGA program, we do not have any information at this time.
For DC control speed is all done as a percent of total speed. 50% DC power should roughly translate to the fan rotating at 50% of rated RPM (+/- about 5% due to differences in individual fans).
You can connect multiple fans to one header with the use of splitters. You will want to make sure that the 3 fans do not total to more than 1 amp of current at 12v. All fans should have a power rating on the back of the hub. If each fan is rated for about 0.35 amps or less, then using three on one header is fine.
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mattman657
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Re: Fan Control Software for EVGA Z390 Mobo Questions
2018/11/08 09:40:13
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Thanks for the reply. I assume when you say 0.35 amps or less, that is referring to "Rated Current" and not "Starting Current". The GT AP-15 have 0.083A on the back, and is listed as the "Rated Current" on the box's specs, with a "Starting Current" of 0.360A.
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Re: Fan Control Software for EVGA Z390 Mobo Questions
2018/11/08 10:18:58
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mattman657
Thanks for the reply. I assume when you say 0.35 amps or less, that is referring to "Rated Current" and not "Starting Current". The GT AP-15 have 0.083A on the back, and is listed as the "Rated Current" on the box's specs, with a "Starting Current" of 0.360A.
Do you have a direct link to a spec page for your fans. Being voltage controlled they look to be out of production Found it, had to go to Scythe global, yes those fans are EOL http://www.scythe-eu.com/en/products/fans/gentle-typhoon-120-mm.html
Technical Data:
500 rpm: 0.015 A - 5 dBA - 31 m³/h
800 rpm: 0.023 A - 9 dBA - 48 m³/h
1,150 rpm: 0.034 A - 16 dBA - 63 m³/h
1,450 rpm: 0.049 A - 21 dBA - 78 m³/h
1,850 rpm: 0.083 A - 28 dBA - 98 m³/h
I think they have their 0's and . is the wrong place This is off their high speed version - yes the high speed will pull more power
Power Consumption:
2.64 W
6,72 W
10,5 W
Rated Current:
0.22 A
0,56 A
1,14 A
Starting Current:
0.97 A
1,35 A
2,69 A
http://www.scythe-eu.com/...n-120-mm-high-rpm.html
post edited by GGTV-Jon - 2018/11/08 10:27:40
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mattman657
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Re: Fan Control Software for EVGA Z390 Mobo Questions
2018/11/08 10:27:14
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I'll do ya one better, here are some pics!
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Re: Fan Control Software for EVGA Z390 Mobo Questions
2018/11/08 10:31:40
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mattman657
I'll do ya one better, here are some pics!
Or to be on the safe side do a splitter with 2 fans on one header and a single on another
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Re: Fan Control Software for EVGA Z390 Mobo Questions
2018/11/08 10:34:26
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You can always Buy EOL items from eBay 
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Re: Fan Control Software for EVGA Z390 Mobo Questions
2018/11/08 10:35:01
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Thx, I'm honestly considering selling them and getting the comparable Noctura iPPC 2000rpm PWM. Similar specs with the nod in Noctura's court plus PWM. Although I could probably get em to work, I'm thinking consistency is preferable with how the fans are managed.
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Re: Fan Control Software for EVGA Z390 Mobo Questions
2018/11/08 10:42:12
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As to fan control I personally have not seen / looked into the fan header layout on the Z390 Dark I can though speak of the fan controls on the X299 Dark, as that is what I have. It uses 2 CPU Fan headers that have SMART control and you can set fan speed-v-temp over a small curve. See attached pictures The rest are a static speed
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Re: Fan Control Software for EVGA Z390 Mobo Questions
2018/11/08 10:43:29
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Had to split the pictures up
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