SpeedFan

Description

SpeedFan is free monitoring software that will allow you to check the fan speed, voltage, and temperature. The app will enable you to access S.M.A.R.T. info and show you the hard drive temperature (it supports SCSI disks).

It can also change the F.S.B. on specific hardware, access digital temperature sensors, and it can also change the fan speed, which can help to reduce noise. SpeedFan will run on both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows.

SpeedFan is made by Alfredo Milani Comparetti.

SpeedFan Review

SpeedFan is free software that keeps your computer in working order by monitoring and changing fan speeds based on the temperature inside your unit. It checks the voltage and heat of multiple components and automatically adjusts fan speeds to compensate.

Graphic Displays

The user can see charts that give details about all vital system functions. Adjustments to those functions, based on the graphic representations, can improve computer performance.

Hard Disk Monitoring

Perhaps the handiest feature is monitoring your hard disk. It compares your hard disk's S.M.A.R.T. data to a model derived from millions of reports, which helps identify a disk that is outside normal values.

Interface

The user interface is definitely for the tech-savvy. Viewers encounter an enormous amount of data on the monitoring screen. It is fair to say that SpeedFan is more accurate than attractive.

Default Warnings

The software issues several warnings by default, taking away the need to analyze every piece of data and interpret it.

Who Needs SpeedFan?

Users who have concerns about the efficiency of their computers will find that SpeedFan can improve performance. Also, those who want to avoid hard disk malfunctions will find this software useful.

Configuration

Setting up SpeedFan can be a challenge. For the novice, some patient following of instructions will be required. However, online tutorials and YouTube videos walk users through the process. Once the software is correctly set up, using it is fast and straightforward.

Summary

For people who do a lot of computer work and can't afford delays, SpeedFan can keep units running smoothly. While backups can help mitigate hard disk problems, the loss of functionality can be severe. Those concerned about such loss may want to try SpeedFan.