Stingray88 Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 I've got an H100i with firmware 1.0.4, and the latest Corsair Link software installed on Windows 7 64bit. I've set my fan settings in Corsair Link to ramp up and down RPMs according to the CPU temperature, however these settings will only work when Windows 7 is running. Let's say I have my fans set to go between 1000rpm and 2000rpm, and they're running at 1800rpm when I shutdown the computer... until I launch Windows again, the fans will remain at 1800rpm. Currently I have two profiles, one that has my temperature variable speeds, and a second that has the fan speed fixed at 1250rpm. I have to switch to the fixed speed profile anytime I leave Windows... This is a huge pain to me, as my computer is almost always running OS X and not Windows. As is I have it set so low that my fans don't keep me awake at night... but I'd really love it if the fans could ramp up when I'm doing heavy renders in Final Cut and After Effects. So my question is... is this by design? Do you have to have Windows and the Corsair Link software running to get dynamic fan speeds? When purchasing the H100i, I was under the impression that once you set your settings, they would be saved on the block and persist no matter what operating system you boot. If that's not the case, then I gotta say I'm sorely disappointed in my purchase... If it isn't the case, and the settings are supposed to persist outside of Windows, can anyone advise me as to how I might fix this issue? Surely there's some Linux/OS X users on this forum that use these coolers :sillygrin EDIT: Also in case anyone is confused, this is not a Mac. It's a self-built machine running OS X, Windows and Ubuntu... the same thing happens while I'm in the bios or Ubuntu, so it's not an OS X problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuk Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Do you have to have Windows and the Corsair Link software running to get dynamic fan speeds? I don't use link, but I think the answer to your question is Yes. If you can plug the fans into your mobo instead & your bios has the necessary features ...this will give you a 24/7 dynamic fan profile regardless of OS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray88 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Well that's pretty disappointing. I guess I'll look into using my mobo fan headers then. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 I've set my fan settings in Corsair Link to ramp up and down RPMs according to the CPU temperature, however these settings will only work when Windows 7 is running. I was under the impression that once you set your settings, they would be saved on the block and persist no matter what operating system you boot. And there's the answer to your problem. You have your settings such that the fans are sensing the CPU. If you leave them so that they are grouped to and respond to the temperature of the WATER BLOCK, then the system is self contained. It doesn't need any connections to the outside to see how hot the CPU is in order to control its fans. You'll have to reset your temperature curves accordingly. The temperature range of the Water Block is very narrow. Needs to be to keep ahead of the CPU temp increase. Mine is only between 26C fans at Min RPM and 31C fans at Max RPM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray88 Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 Interesting... I'll have to mess around with it then. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnedone Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 I Havent tested this as of yet, but wondering if this works correctly? My H100i block temps are very narrow and if could set it this way it might be helpful. Its kind of hard to coincide with other fan profiles which are going by cpu temp. What would be even more helpful is for this info to stay programmed in the pump so it doesn't have to run the software unless you want to make changes. Also would probably fix the ramp up fan speeds at every boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 If the radiator fans are grouped with the water block, the ramp data is stored in the pump. Other fans being controlled by CL need the SW to be running, in order to access the RPM and CPU data through the mainboard. There IS no "fix" for the "ramp up fan speeds at boot". The unit performs a self-test. I'm happy to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnedone Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I rather have a self test that is performed once software wise and is stored. The way Asus fan expert does it. Full blast at boot is very annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 if you hear it then you know the fan calibration is working,with other software its just assumed the fans are properly working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnedone Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Nah, poor implementation. Asus fan expert does it better. If 3 fans would fail and only one would be audible. You would think they're working correctly when they're not. Fan warning message ala Asus fan expert would be better option. Again, poor implementation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 if setting a simple fan curve is all thats needed then yes asus will suffice but the biggest flaw i saw even with that was out of 6 brands of fans only 1 would work,the others were just one set speed so mostly useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Nah, poor implementation. Asus fan expert does it better. Again, poor implementation. Well, that's obviously your default position. The rest of us will just agree to disagree. To each his own; and welcome to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnedone Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Well, that's obviously your default position. The rest of us will just agree to disagree. To each his own; and welcome to it. Agreed. While some will be contempt with poor implementation, others will demand slightly more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Agreed. While some will be contempt with poor implementation, others will demand slightly more. i cant call 3 perfectly working hydro's/LC poor implementation,for me i used case controllers then getting asus m/b i used their software,then ran across corsair products and for me it was a 3 point slam dunk...:!::D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnedone Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 So what you are saying is that your using a fan controller plus Asus software plus corsair link to control your fans , or that out of the 3 corsair link was the best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wytnyt Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 So what you are saying is that your using a fan controller plus Asus software plus corsair link to control your fans , or that out of the 3 corsair link was the best? i tried several types of controllers and found LC to be best hense the word 'used' not 'use';): they each have their advantages,its just is best for certain users. me ive always wanted a windows based system which i feel is how it should be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinnedone Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 If the corsair link software worked correctly for me I would probably agree. Unfortunately it does not along with a lot of other people including the op. Hopefully something will be figured out by software update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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