Your BIOS likely has fan curve options in it for any of the Mobo headers. If you'd prefer software options in Windows Fan Control is generally a great option. If you wanted something more robust than that a hardware fan controller with software integration like the AquaComputer Quadro/Octo is fantastic (but significantly more expensive considering the other options are free). Answer from Emerald_Flame on reddit.com
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Fan Control
getfancontrol.com
Fan Control - A highly focused fan software for Windows
Fan Control is a free software that allows the user to control their CPU, GPU and case fans using temperatures.
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Reddit
reddit.com โ€บ r/buildapc โ€บ what software should i be using for fan control on my pc?
r/buildapc on Reddit: What software should I be using for fan control on my PC?
March 2, 2025 -

Hi all,

Having heard horror stories about motherboard manufacturers filling your PC up with bloatware (and having used a fair amount of it in the past), is MSI Center really my only solution to control the 4 case and 2 CPU fans I have in my "new" (read: resetted) build? If not, what should I be using? What I'd appreciate isn't too complex, really just being able to set a custom fan curve and leave that running in perpetuity? I'm not sure if there's BIOS control of fans the motherboard I have (B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC) but a single way to bring it all together would be fantastic. None of them are RGB, so I don't need to worry about controlling that at least.

Thanks.

Discussions

Question - Recommended Fan control software that overwrites BIOS? | Tom's Hardware Forum
Is there any good free Fan Control software that might be able to help for me to change CPU/SYS fan settings that will overwrite BIOS? any help appreciated. Click to expand... SW controls fans thru BIOS, if BIOS can't control it neither will SW. Considerations for BIOS fan curve control. More on forums.tomshardware.com
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October 27, 2023
Fan Curve Optimization

Here are my fan curves the cpu header isnt my cpu its my case fans. The โ€œpumpโ€ is my aio fans. Hope it helps you, i have all really quiet pwm fans so i run them at higher speeds than some folks, i still cant hear them. So you might need to thrn yours down a hair :) cpu is a 13700k gaming temps are in the 73c ballpark, so that might help you adjust to your liking

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September 16, 2023
Fan curve setting recommendations
I have found that the 'standard' setting in bios isn't far off once you calibrate the fans. And while it does no harm, I think running your front fans as a group is the most efficient method and fan splitting cables allow for a lightly cleaner install with only 1 header required. But certainly I do like separating the fan groups by header as opposed to running everything off a fan hub where they all share the same speed. This kind of thing can take some experimentation to determine what works best for you. Although I prefer the simplicity of bios management (no software required), the free utility FanControl allows you to create fan curves that use the GPU temps as a source, so your case fans can begin ramping up if the GPU starts working hard (before the GPU heats up the whole system). I wish that capability existed in bios, but FanControl is the next best thing and is light on system resources. More on reddit.com
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April 10, 2023
How do you set your case fan curve?
It's a you thing. How much noise are you willing to tolerate? Test different curves and see if the noise bothers you. More on reddit.com
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Overclockers
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What is the best fan controller software for PC? | Overclockers Forums
May 11, 2022 - I like the Radeon software to control my AMD GPU fan speeds & I use MSI Afterburner software to control the custom fan curve on my nVidia GPUs. Did the fans used to sound okay and ...
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Tom's Hardware Forum
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Question - Recommended Fan control software that overwrites BIOS? | Tom's Hardware Forum
October 27, 2023 - Is there any good free Fan Control software that might be able to help for me to change CPU/SYS fan settings that will overwrite BIOS? any help appreciated. Click to expand... SW controls fans thru BIOS, if BIOS can't control it neither will SW. Considerations for BIOS fan curve control.
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SourceForge
sourceforge.net โ€บ projects โ€บ fan-control.mirror
Fan Control download | SourceForge.net
May 21, 2026 - Fan Control is a Windows utility designed to give users fine-grained, customizable control over system fans (CPU, GPU, case, etc.) based on temperature and sensor inputs. Rather than relying solely on BIOS fan curves, it allows dynamic ...
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Argotronic eGbR
argusmonitor.com
Fan Control for Windows
Using Argus Monitor you control all fans that are connected to supported hardware, be it the fan headers on your motherboard, an AIO cooling solution or an external fan controller.
Find elsewhere
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CHUWI
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Best 5 Fan Control Software for Windows 2023-Tech Reviews-Chuwi Hi-tech | Tablets, Laptops, Mini PCs, Accessories
November 29, 2021 - It was developed by an independent developer and is currently one of the most robust, user-friendly, and intuitive fan control software on the market. With Fan Control, you can track the temperatures of your CPU, GPU, motherboard, and storage devices. You also have full control over all the fans in your system, including the fans on your graphics card, and are able to create custom fan curves.
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Reddit
reddit.com โ€บ r โ€บ FanControl
Fan Control, a highly customizable fan controlling software for Windows
November 25, 2021 - Hi everyone, I'm using FanControl to manage my case fans. I've added a sensor and a curve based on my GPU, and I ran the auto calibration for the fans. While the PC is perfectly silent at idle, the fans are still way too loud when I'm gaming and it gets annoying during long sessions.
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Linus Tech Tips
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Need Help Setting Fan Curves - Fan Control Software - Cooling - Linus Tech Tips
April 26, 2023 - Hey everyone! I recently built my first PC, and I'm in need of some assistance regarding the proper fan curves for my setup. I want to make sure I'm targeting the correct temperatures for each component, but I'm not quite sure how to do that. EDIT: CPU is 7800X3D, GPU is 4090 Here's a quick rundo...
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ASUS
asus.com โ€บ campaign โ€บ GPU-Tweak-III
GPU Tweak III | Ultimate GPU Tuning Tool
Driven by innovation & committed to quality, ASUS has a wide selection of best in class products. Find & buy a laptop, phone, router, monitor, motherboard & more
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Lian Li
lian-li.com โ€บ ไธป้  โ€บ l-connect3
L-Connect3 - RGB and fan control in one go
December 15, 2021 - Toggle โ€œAuto-notifyโ€ to receive alerts about the latest software releases. Fully customize each part of ARGB for a highly personal gaming rig. Simple and clean UI, intuitive user experience to access each product page. Not only control all product lighting effects and fan speed but also view the status of your PC at once. Review the hardware status in one-stop location, effectively control the speed. Create a personalized fan and pump profile and define each fan curve for ultimate operation.
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AnyToISO
crystalidea.com โ€บ macs-fan-control
Macs Fan Control - control fans on Apple computers, also on Windows via Boot Camp
Control fans on Apple computers, also on Windows via Boot Camp. Monitoring of fan speed and temperature sensors. Solve fan noise and overheating problems, iMac HDD replacement
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TechSpot
techspot.com โ€บ downloads โ€บ 7419-fancontrol.html
FanControl Download Free - 270 | TechSpot
1 week ago - Yes, FanControl centralizes all your fan control needs into one app. It lets you dynamically adjust fan speeds based on changing computer temperatures. Case fans, PSU fans (Corsair), fan controllers and GPU fans.
Rating: 4.5 โ€‹ - โ€‹ 50 votes
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Tech Guided
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Best Computer Fan Control Software for Windows in 2025
September 12, 2025 - With Fan Control, you can track your CPU, GPU, motherboard, and storage device temperatures, fully control all of the fans in your system (including the individual fans on your graphics card), and, of course, create custom fan curves.
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XbitLabs
xbitlabs.com โ€บ home โ€บ blog โ€บ fan control โ€“ one software for all your fans
Fan Control – One Software for All Your Fans | XbitLabs
July 26, 2025 - Experiment with different types ... your components. Once you are done save the config so you can use it any time you want. Fan Control is an amazing utility that allows you to control all of the fans on your PC from one single ...
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GitHub
github.com โ€บ rem0o โ€บ fancontrol.releases
GitHub - Rem0o/FanControl.Releases: This is the release repository for Fan Control, a highly customizable fan controlling software for Windows. ยท GitHub
This is the release repository for Fan Control, a highly customizable fan controlling software for Windows. - Rem0o/FanControl.Releases
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Corsair
corsair.com โ€บ explorer โ€บ diy builder โ€บ how-to's โ€บ how to control fans and create fan curves in icue
How to control fans and create fan curves in iCUE | CORSAIR
April 29, 2024 - Controlling fans within a system is easier than ever with the help of the CORSAIR iCUE software. You can monitor fan speed, set automatic fan curves and change everything manually or even automatically on the fly depending on the application ...
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XDA Developers
xda-developers.com โ€บ home โ€บ fans โ€บ how to use fan control
How to use Fan Control
September 14, 2024 - From overclocking to undervolting, MSI Afterburner is a really useful software. Here's how you can use it to improve your GPU's performance. ... That being said, you should never use the motherboard temperature to control your case fans.