[Notebook] Asus System Control Interface Driver Release to Fix Windows 11 Upgrade Error | Official Support | Asus Global
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[Notebook/Desktop/AIO] How to check and update the version of MyASUS and Asus System Control Interface | Official Support | Asus Global
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Asus System Control Interface v3 (chipsets) drivers for Windows
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Date Submitted: 05/11/2020 11:35 AM
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Summary: Download latest drivers for Asus System Control Interface v3 on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 (32-bit and 64-bit).
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Asus System Control Interface V2 Driver – Free Download For Windows – ASUSTeK – VivoBook_ASUSLaptop X512DK_X512DK
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(CVE-2022-26439) Asus System Control Interface Software Update Arbitrary File Deletion
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Summary: Summary: Product Asus System Control Interface Vendor Asus Severity Medium – Adversaries may exploit this software vulnerability to set weak file permissions, leading to local privilege escalation. Affected Versions MyASUS: 3.1.5.0ASUS System Control Interface: 3.1.4.0File Version: 1.0.52.0 (AsusSoftwareManager.exe)1.0.44.0 (AsusLiveUpdate.dll) Tested Versions MyASUS: 3.1.5.0ASUS System Control Interface: 3.1.4.0File Version: 1.0.52.0 (AsusSoftwareManager.exe)1.0.44.0 (AsusLiveUpdate.dll) Internal Identifier STAR-2022-0054 CVE Identifier CVE-2022-26439 CWE CVSS3.
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Asus Releases Solution for Windows 11 Upgrade Error 0xC1900101
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Date Submitted: 02/15/2021 03:39 PM
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Asus S7CM System Control Interface V1(Driver) v.1.0.30.0 for Windows 10 64-bit free download
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Ways to Download and Install Asus Monitor Drivers Windows 10/11
Do you need to download and install Asus monitor drivers on Windows 10/11 PCs? This post from MiniTool Partition Wizard offers 3 simple ways for you. You can choose one according to your condition.
In most cases, you don’t need to download and install monitor drivers because Windows comes with universal monitor drivers, which are suitable for most Plug Play monitors.
However, if the monitor driver becomes corrupted or you want to further improve your viewing experience in terms of color quality, resolution, and so on, you may need to download and install monitor drivers.
How to download and install Asus monitor drivers Windows 10/11? You can use the following methods.
Method 1. Use Device Manager
This tool is built in Windows and you don’t need to install any third-party software. Here is the guide:
- Open Device Manager.
- Expand the Display adapters
- Right-click on the Asus monitor and choose Update driver.
- Select “Search automatically for updated driver software”. This will automatically detect, download, and install the driver.
Method 2. Use Driver Update Software
Asus’s official driver update software is MyASUS. If your PC is bought from Asus, this software is pre-installed on your PC. If this software is not on your PC, you can install it from Microsoft Store. To download this software, you should make sure your PC meets the following requirements:
- The OS should be Windows 10 RS3 (1709) and above. You can open the Run box and type “winver” to check that.
- Your PC has installed the Asus System Control Interface driver. You can check that in Device Manager System devices
When the MyASUS software is installed, you can launch it and then go to Customer Support Live Update to download and install the Asus monitor drivers.
If your PC has few Asus components or you think installing MyASUS is troublesome, you can use third-party software to update Asus monitor drivers, or you can update Asus monitor drivers manually.
Method 3. Install Asus Monitor Drivers Manually
Step 1: Get the Asus monitor drivers download.
- Go to Asus Support Download Center.
- Search your monitor model. If you don’t know the model name, you can find that on the sticker attached to the monitor.
- When the display product is listed, click the Driver Tools
- Choose the OS you use and it will list suitable Asus monitor drivers for you. You need to download it and unzip it.
Step 2: If the downloaded file is executable, you should run it to update Asus monitor drivers. If the downloaded file is the WHQL driver, it will contain the following three files:. cat.icc, and.inf. In this case, you should install the driver through the following steps:
Tip: 1. WHQL is short for Windows Hardware Quality Labs. If a product has this certification, it means that this product and its driver are 100% compatible with Windows. 2. Not every monitor model is approved for WHQL drivers, but it should not affect normal monitor use.
- Right-click the INF file and choose Install.
- Right-click on the desktop, click Screen resolution Advanced settings Monitor to see whether Monitor Type is recognized. If it is recognized, it means that the driver install is successful.
- Then, skip to the Color Management tab, click the Color Management button, skip to the All Profiles tab, click the Add button, and select the ICC file. This will improve the color experience.
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Asus ROG Ally review: The best way to game on the go
Asus first handheld PC feels like the future of portable game, with one foot mired in the past.
By Brandt Ranj | Published May 22, 2023 5:00 PM EDT
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The radical success of Valve’s Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch has proven a deep appetite for handheld gaming exists, and competitors are popping up left and right in an attempt to take a piece of that pie. Asus is the latest company to step up to the plate, and if it aimed to create a faster, nicer-looking, better-feeling Steam Deck, the ROG Ally is a resounding success.
The handheld PC game console, available for preorder now and will launch June 11 for 599, is fast enough to play many of the latest titles, offers a surprising amount of customization, and achieves surprising stability for a first-generation piece of hardware. Yet what holds the ROG Ally back from near-perfection is the one piece of the puzzle it couldn’t fully control: Windows.
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- The Asus ROG Ally is the first mainstream Steam Deck competitor, and on a technical level, it bests Valve’s popular gaming handheld in almost every way.
- The handheld’s Windows system is more versatile than a streamlined operating system like SteamOS but also increases power consumption and complexity.
- For serious PC gamers who favor customizability and power, the ROG Ally offers the best balance of performance and price.
- Incredible price
- Excellent performance
- Good battery life
- Ergonomic design
- Smooth-feeling analog sticks
- Expandable storage
- Surprisingly full-sounding speakers
- Operating system not designed for handheld gaming
- Can be complex to access certain settings
Verdict: The ROG Ally is the handheld gaming system to beat if you can get over the pain of Windows gaming on a portable device.
The Asus ROG Ally build
I’ve been playing handheld game consoles since the original Game Boy, and I was immediately smitten with how the ROG Ally looked and felt out of the box. Its 7-inch screen is the same size as my Switch OLED edition and the Steam Deck. Asus’ display is 1080P and supports refresh rates up to 120Hz instead of the 720P 60Hz panel on Nintendo and Valve’s systems. The difference in sharpness and fidelity compared to the Switch was noticeable and made up for the fact that the ROG’s great-looking LCD display isn’t quite as vibrant as an OLED screen.
An analog stick and directional pad flank the handheld system’s screen on the left side, while an analog stick and four face buttons are on the right. A pair of buttons and triggers on top of the handheld are complemented by two on the system’s backside. A headphone jack, volume controls, and power button line the system’s top, along with two vents for the fans.
This is more or less the same button configuration popularized by the Xbox 360 in 2005, which made the ROG Ally feel familiar before I even booted up a game. Four additional buttons give you quick access to common actions, like bringing up the ROG Ally’s performance options and going to a game-select screen. importantly, the handheld feels great in hand. The angular cut-outs on the front of the device make it easy to grip, while the curves on the back contoured to my hands. Asus designed the ROG Ally to feel good whether you’re holding it or have it propped up on a desk, and the result is a home run where ergonomics are concerned.
I was pleased—though not surprised—to see the handheld’s USB-C charging port, which Asus opted to put on the top rather than the bottom of the system. The mass adoption of a single charging port for most electronics is one of the best recent advancements in consumer tech. The ROG Ally’s MicroSD card slot, which can be used to expand its storage to hold more games easily, is also located on top of the system, which makes it immediately and easily accessible without opening the console’s case. In general, my impressions of the hardware have been very positive.
The Asus ROG Ally setup
Asus did its best to ensure the ROG Ally’s setup process was as easy as possible. I was greeted with a familiar Windows 11 lock screen. Tapping the OK button—my review unit came pre-configured with a user account but no password—brought me to Microsoft’s desktop. Preinstalled software called Asus Armoury Crate launched within seconds and brought me to a user-friendly screen where I could log into my Steam and Xbox accounts to download games from their respective digital libraries. The only real roadblock during my setup was navigating to Windows’ Wi-Fi settings and typing in my password.
All my downloaded titles appeared as icons in Armoury Crate, making them easy to launch. This system isn’t as slick as the Switch or Steam Deck’s user interface, but those systems are only designed for gaming. The ROG Ally runs a full version of Windows, which means it could be hooked up to a monitor and be used for Google Docs and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite of applications in addition to booting up the latest PC games.
Overall, the ROG Ally’s user interface is pretty user-friendly. However, it took a little time to get the hang of downloading games and navigating the Xbox Game Pass portal, which is annoying to use on a PC without a keyboard and mouse. Switching the ROG Ally from handheld to desktop mode allowed me to replicate the functionality of a mouse with the right analog stick moving the cursor, but the experience was still kind of clunky. Steam was designed to be used natively with a game controller, and I had no issues there.
Even the ROG Ally’s control panel, which can be toggled with a button press, was neatly organized. This settings menu allows you to switch between quiet, performance, and turbo modes, which automatically ratchet up the system’s processor to the detriment of its battery life. Other settings include changing the screen’s resolution between 720P and 1080P, adjusting the display’s brightness, switching between handheld and desktop modes, and other common controls. It’s clear Asus wanted to make the ROG Ally as accessible as possible, and it succeeded.
The Asus ROG Ally performance
I’ll be the first to admit my PC gaming needs are pretty basic, but the ROG Ally still exceeded my expectations. The older and indie titles like The Legend of Heroes: Trails In The Sky, Tales of Zestiria, Hi-Fi Rush, and Tunic all ran without a hitch using the handheld’s quiet setting. I tried more resource-intensive 3D games during my demo at an Asus event two weeks before my review unit arrived, and those ran great, too—albeit only when the battery-sucking turbo setting was enabled. The only time I ran into trouble was trying to play Jet Grind Radio, which refused to launch no matter how many times I tried playing it. I deleted and re-downloaded it in case of a weird one-time bug, but the system didn’t play nice with SEGA’s high-octane, early-2000s title.
Asus equipped its handheld with an eight-core Z1 processor, designed in-house explicitly for gaming. The system’s lower-end model comes with the standard Z1, which offers 2.9 teraflops of graphical performance, while the premium system’s Z1 Extreme tops out at 8.6 teraflops. There’s only a 100 difference between both configurations, and I recommend going with the higher-end one if you primarily play PC games. Casual users like myself could get away with the entry-level version without a hitch. Both ROG Ally handheld models are more powerful than the Steam Deck and blow the six-year-old Nintendo Switch out of the water.
I didn’t notice any stuttering or dropped frames when playing my games, which I expected, given their modest system requirements. Still, the experience of playing games on the ROG Ally was so good it felt natural to pick up the system and play. I could hit the power button mid-game, knowing I could return to it immediately once it was time to begin my next play session. The benefit of playing smaller titles with the screen brightness at roughly 75% was I could extend the battery life pretty far. I could get about four hours of gameplay per charge, which has more to do with the inefficiency of Windows than the ROG Ally’s battery size or the energy consumption of my games. There’s simply a lot of overhead to run a game on Windows, which is a shame.
I was happier with the fact that I could play the system for several hours at a time without my hands or arms feeling fatigued. The system’s angled shape made resting the system on my thighs while curled up on the couch feel as natural as holding it in front of me. The system’s 1.34-pound weight makes it feel appreciably lighter than the Steam Deck, which comes in at 1.47 pounds. In handheld gaming, every tenth of a pound counts and can make the difference between putting the system down because you want to and pausing your game session out of necessity.
The ROG Ally’s Z1 processor, 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM (memory), 4GB of VRAM (video memory), and 512GB of storage gives the handheld enough overhead to future-proof it for a few years. The reality is playing a handheld PC will always be limiting because there’s only so much space for components and cooling. That said, it’s possible to play many of the latest games at high settings if you’re okay with limiting your battery life or keeping it plugged into a power source all the time.
The Asus ROG Ally software
Every part of the ROG Ally’s experience that Asus had direct control over is a grand slam. It’s the platonic ideal of a modern handheld gaming system, and I’m gobsmacked that the company got so much right on the first generation of a product. We’re talking original iPhone levels of hardware polish, and the design team should feel proud of the hardware’s performance, given its incredibly reasonable price.
Unfortunately, the system is hamstrung by Windows, the dominant operating system for PC gaming—and computers in general. It’s laudable that Asus designed its Armoury Crate software to make gaming on the ROG Ally possible, but there’s no denying the system runs on a general-purpose operating system. Both the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch boot directly into software explicitly designed for games that are optimized for optimal performance. There are no unnecessary background tasks draining power and resources—the streamlined systems can download and play games, that’s it.
There are problems Asus can’t address or fix because of Windows, even if the versatile operating system opens the door to turning the ROG Ally into an emulation powerhouse for nostalgic gamers who want to relive their childhood alongside playing the latest PC games as they come out. But the occasional awkwardness of navigating an operating system designed for traditional peripherals rather than analog sticks and buttons was a reminder of the ROG Ally’s main limitation.
Asus’ options to address this issue are limited. It could develop its own operating system like Valve’s SteamOS, but that would take several years and untold resources to accomplish with very limited upside. it could shop the software around to other handheld PC makers, but that would mitigate its market advantage. The company could partner with Valve to launch the system with SteamOS installed. However, that’d require them to get the operating system up and running on custom-designed hardware and disallow gamers from playing titles on Xbox Game Pass or similar streaming services.
The Asus ROG Ally vs. Valve’s Steam Deck
Many handheld PC gamers will be deciding between the Steam Deck and a Windows-based handheld for their portable gaming; honestly, there’s no right or wrong choice. The Steam Deck has worse tech specs—most notably a sub-1080P display—and a bigger chassis, but the streamlined nature of SteamOS makes it easier to pick up and play. The ROG Ally is svelter and more powerful, but you have to deal with the complexities of Windows and its constant additional power drain. If you’re a serious PC gamer, go with the ROG Ally; if you’re more casual, the Steam Deck is the better choice. If you want to play The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, well, get the Nintendo Switch OLED.
Final thoughts
The reason I keep harping on the downsides of Windows is that the Asus ROG Ally is a nearly perfect piece of hardware. It’s better than all of its mainstream direct competitors and undercuts boutique handheld PC makers on price to the point of absurdity. Let me be clear: If you want to play PC games on the go, this is your best option by a long shot. But picking up the Asus ROG Ally means dealing with the compromises of building a game console running general-purpose software. Asus has done all it can to make the user experience as seamless as possible, but it’s hard not to think about the grand slam the company could have had if it had complete control over the hardware and software experience.
Asus system control interface
No estoy seguro de lo que Asus está arreglando con esta versión. La única información que tengo es la que se proporciona a continuación. Versión V2.2.24.02020/08/037.39 MBytesASUS System Control Interface V2Este software es un controlador para MyASUS. Por favor, instale MyASUS, ARMOURY CRATE UWP/Service para asegurarse de que todas las funciones del teclado funcionan correctamente. Descargue Asus System Control Interface y descomprima el archivo, luego ejecute “install.bat” como administrador para instalar.Enlace directo: Asus System Control Interface V2 Versión V2.2.24.0No hay ningún archivo.zip según las instrucciones anteriores. Es sólo un archivo exe de descarga, por lo que sólo haga doble clic en él para instalar a continuación, reiniciar e instalar MyASUS si es necesario.11 commentsshareshidereport90% UpvotedSort by: best
¿Cómo puedo encontrar la interfaz de control del sistema MyASUS?
Escriba y busque [MyASUS] en la barra de búsqueda de Windows① y haga clic en [Abrir]②. En MyASUS, seleccione [Configuración]③. Seleccione [Acerca de]④ para comprobar la versión actual de MyASUS y Asus System Control Interface⑤.
¿Puedo descargar la interfaz de control del sistema Asus?
Para descargarlo, visite el sitio: https://www.Asus.com/support/Download-Center/ seleccione el modelo de su ordenador, descargue el Asus System Control Interface e intente instalarlo.
Asus interfaz de control del sistema Windows 11
Información sobre la instalación del controlador de Asus System Control InterfaceLa siguiente información sobre la instalación del controlador es muy útil para ayudarle a encontrar o instalar los controladores para Asus System Control Interface.Por ejemplo: Elemento de información del ID del hardware, que contiene el ID del fabricante del hardware y el ID del hardware. Estos dos valores de ID son únicos y no se duplicarán con otro hardware. De acuerdo con estos dos valores de ID, se puede encontrar con precisión la información del controlador correspondiente. Este método es más eficaz que cualquier otro, y 100% correcto.Hay muchos otros elementos de información que puede utilizar para encontrar la información de la versión del controlador y los archivos de controlador necesarios.El nombre del tipo de controlador en el sistema es: Sistema, y el GUID del tipo de controlador es:.Para Windows OS: Windows 10 EnterpriseWindows 10 HomeWindows 10 ProfessionalWindows Server 2019 StandardIdentificación del hardware: ACPI: ACPI\VEN_ASUSDEV_1000
Cómo encontrar controladores para dispositivos desconocidos en Windows?Para “dispositivo desconocido” sin controlador instalado, ¿cómo encontrar el controlador correcto para este tipo de dispositivo? Usted puede encontrar el controlador de la siguiente manera. Este es un método simple y efectivo.
Interfaz de control del sistema Asus v3
… paquete contiene los archivos necesarios para la instalación de la utilidad System Control Interface. Si se ha instalado, la actualización puede … instrucciones. – Cierre el asistente y reinicie el sistema para que los cambios surtan efecto.Acerca del ajuste … valores de overclocking, como las frecuencias de la CPU y la memoria, los relojes del sistema, la velocidad de los ventiladores y la temperatura del monitor para diferentes …
… paquete contiene los archivos necesarios para instalar la Utilidad de Interfaz de Control del Sistema. Si se ha instalado, la actualización puede … instrucciones. – Cierre el asistente y reinicie el sistema para que los cambios surtan efecto.Acerca del ajuste … valores de overclocking, como las frecuencias de la CPU y la memoria, los relojes del sistema, las velocidades de los ventiladores y la temperatura del monitor para diferentes …
… paquete contiene los archivos necesarios para instalar la Utilidad de Interfaz de Control del Sistema. Si se ha instalado, la actualización puede … instrucciones. – Cierre el asistente y reinicie el sistema para que los cambios surtan efecto.Acerca del ajuste … valores de overclocking, como las frecuencias de la CPU y la memoria, los relojes del sistema, las velocidades de los ventiladores y la temperatura del monitor para diferentes …
Falta la interfaz de control del sistema Asus
Para el proveedor VIA, el último controlador de Asus es para Windows 8.1: VIA Audio 6.0.11.0200. Sin embargo, algunos usuarios tuvieron problemas con el micrófono que se resuelven utilizando el controlador de Windows 10 desde el sitio de VIA:
Para Qualcomm Atheros y Broadcom también es necesario comprobar la versión actual del controlador, ya que hay diferentes ramas relacionadas con el conjunto de chips. Descargue el controlador que comienza con el mismo número de versión que el suyo.
Para los controladores de gráficos de Intel sólo uso Windows Update. Asus proporciona estos controladores que están relacionados con un chipset Intel específico: Genérico | Whiskey Lake (lista) | Coffee Lake (lista) | Kaby Lake (lista) | Skylake (lista) | Broadwell (lista) | Braswell (lista) | Bay Trail (lista) | Cherry Trail (lista).
Nota: Windows Update puede anular el controlador instalado por la utilidad. Además, si vuelves a ejecutar la utilidad después de actualizar y te muestra las mismas versiones Instalada y Última, no vuelvas a instalar ya que entrarás en un bucle infinito. La utilidad instala el último controlador disponible pero tiene un error en la comprobación de la versión.
Best Fan Control Software for Windows
Need a program to help you gain more control over the fans in your computer? In this post, we’ve highlighted four fan control programs to help you find the right option for your needs.
W hen your computer’s fans go haywire every time you start Chrome, or when you’re playing your favorite game, it’s a sign that your fans need to be reined in. Luckily there are programs out there that will help you get your fans to behave in a manner you want them to. Fan control software will give you the ability to control your PC’s fans based on your system’s temperature.
In this article, we cover four Windows software tools that help you manage your fan speeds. Some of the programs have other features as well, including system monitoring, warnings for failing drives, and even overclocking tools, to name a few.
So, if you’re looking for a program that can help you customize your fan settings (or even more) check out our recommendations below.
Fan Control Software
Fan Control
A somewhat newer Fan Control application that many PC enthusiasts are turning to is Fan Control. Fan Control was created by an independent developer and is perhaps the most robust, intuitive, and easy-to-use fan control software currently available.
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.
The software is completely free to use but the developer (Rem0o on GitHub) does accept donations. And, considering that Rem0o was able to create a truly all-in-one fan control program where many other professional developers have come up short, it wouldn’t hurt to throw a donation their way.
EasyTune 5
With EasyTune 5, you get more than just a tool to monitor and control your fans’ speeds. The program also has a bunch of other useful features at your disposal that you probably didn’t know you needed.
The EasyTune 5 feature we’re most concerned about here is the Smart-Fan control. This feature gives you direct control over your CPU cooler’s fan. With the Easy Mode, you can configure this feature with ease.
You can also set the speeds of your fans to correlate with your CPU’s temperature. Just keep in mind that you don’t want to set a threshold that is too high, as doing so could prevent your CPU from getting the airflow it needs to operature correctly.
If you’re also looking for a program that can help you overclock your CPU, EasyTune 5 can assist you there as well. You can get much more power and performance out of your CPU and memory with the CPU Intelligent Accelerator (C.I.A.) and Memory Intelligent Booster 2 (MIB2) features. These features can be found in the program’s Advanced Mode.
Argus Monitor
If you’re looking for a lightweight fan control program, Argus Monitor is probably your best bet. It has a small memory footprint and gives you full control over your fans’ speed, and it also monitors the temperature and health of your CPU and hard drives and SSDs.
It sounds like a lot of features to get from a program that runs as a background task. But that’s what makes Argus stand out. In addition, this tool displays and controls the fan speed of modern NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards. This is a particularly useful feature for gamers.
Argus Monitor can also help you identify if there are early warning signs that your hard drive or SSD is failing. The program warns you (with 70 percent accuracy) that your drive is failing. This gives you ample time to get a new one and transfer all your important files from the old drive.
With an easy to configure interface, this is a tool that has all the features you need to run your PC smoothly. The only drawback is that it’s only free to try for 30 days. If you want to keep using it after 30 days, you’ll need to purchase a license.
HWMonitor
HWMonitor is another program that has been around for quite a while. And during that time, it has distinguished itself and cultivated a userbase that keeps growing. HWMonitor does everything the other programs do and then some.
Once installed, it monitors your system’s main sensors. This includes voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds. It also reads your drive’s S.M.A.R.T. vital stats and even keeps a watchful eye over your video card.
The program provides a straightforward way to control your system’s fans (including your CPU cooler’s fan). And if you want to keep track of your PC’s power usage, this tool logs the motherboard’s voltage and CPU voltage, as well as the overall system’s power consumption in watts.
The one downside of HWMonitor, though, is that the user interface is a bit clunky. It might take you a while to get familiar with the columns of numbers in front of you. But once you know your way around, you’ll never want to use another application.
Zotac FIRESTORM
Zotac’s FIRESTORM is yet another handy program that can serve as a fan speed controller and overclocking utility. Zotac is no stranger to the industry, as they sell both gaming desktops and graphics cards. So, it’s safe to say that they know what they’re doing.
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Perhaps the standout feature of FIRESTORM is its simple and easy-to-use interface. With FIRESTORM you can overclock your GPU, set custom fan curves, change your graphics card’s RGB lights, and monitor its performance.
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It’s important to note, though, that FIRESTORM will not give you CPU fan control. It will only give you control over your graphics card and its fans.
But, if you need to control the fan speed of your graphics card, this is an excellent program to get.
SpeedFan
SpeedFan is one of the oldest tools out there. Its history is almost as old as Windows itself. The first version was released around the time Windows 9x was considered the cutting edge in operating systems. It’s that old.
Having a long history is usually a good thing. Especially for a customizable program with a clean user interface that is compatible with all versions of Windows. However, SpeedFan hasn’t been updated since 2015 and so it isn’t the best option for newer systems.
So, while SpeedFan may have once been the best fan speed control programs available, it’s lack of updates and the emergence of better options drops it to the bottom of this list.
While there are a ton of different CPU temperature monitor programs out there as well as plenty of other hardware monitoring applications, there aren’t nearly as many options for fan control software. However, the six options listed above will help you gain better control over the fans in your system so that you can reduce noise levels and improve temperatures.
Brent Hale
Hey, I’m Brent. I’ve been building computers and writing about building computers for a long time. I’m an avid gamer and tech enthusiast, too. On YouTube, I build PCs, review laptops, components, and peripherals, and hold giveaways.
