[GH-ISSUE #915] NBFC is not fully controlling the fans #791

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opened 2026-02-26 00:33:35 +03:00 by kerem · 2 comments

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2026-02-26 00:33:35 +03:00

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Originally created by @Wolf00S on GitHub (Jun 6, 2020).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/hirschmann/nbfc/issues/915

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I (at least) tryed to setup NBFC for my Asus G750. After setting the temps and the fan rpms I tried to "apply" the settings and let NBFC do the work.

But even if NBFC shows me "Target fan speed "0"; current fan speed "0"", the fans are spinning up for one or two seconds and turn to 0, than spinning again up for one or two seconds and turn to 0 again.
It seems like I made some mistakes with all the variables I dont need but you have to fill in. I only would need "critical temp", "temp", "fans rpms". Man, such an simple tool would be perfect.

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What I expect to happen? Create a software with only ONE window. In that window there are ONLY 4 things I can do:

Select the model
Set up critical temp where NBFC goes to 100% in THE SAME window in °C
Set up a specific temp in °C and a fan rpm (% of 100) in THE SAME window
Hit the "apply button" in THE SAME window
Instead of a wiki "pop up infos" above every field
Have the actual version number of NBFC in the header
Implement, like HWMonitor can do it even it is a windows program, the GPU temp in THE SAME window
???
profit

Dont bother me with variables have to be set on a certain way. Do it.
And why a wiki if you dont tell me what "0-255" means, like what does your software if I put in 133 or 203? I dont want to need to put in numbers if they are not directly correlated to "°C" or "% of max rpm".

System information
OS: Windows 8.1; 64
NBFC version: NBFC does not show the version in the header (mabye this would be a good feature, you know because you are asking people for the version of your software but you are not willing to show the version on the most simplest way)

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The main problem is that really smart people try to impress dump people like me with all there knowledge. So the tend to include more and more feature in a software no one really needs, but hey they are so smart. So maybe in future we will have fan controlling software with a mathematical calculator in it.
I dont want to learn variables, I just want to set up the temp and the fan speed. Like just a fan controlling software. It would also be nice NOT to have to look to three or four different windows, read tons of sites in a wiki to get an app started... how about only ONE window, with popup infos, where I can set up ALL I need. Seems a lot simpler to me.

Originally created by @Wolf00S on GitHub (Jun 6, 2020). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/hirschmann/nbfc/issues/915 **Describe the bug** A clear and concise description of what the bug is. I (at least) tryed to setup NBFC for my Asus G750. After setting the temps and the fan rpms I tried to "apply" the settings and let NBFC do the work. But even if NBFC shows me "Target fan speed "0"; current fan speed "0"", the fans are spinning up for one or two seconds and turn to 0, than spinning again up for one or two seconds and turn to 0 again. It seems like I made some mistakes with all the variables I dont need but you have to fill in. I only would need "critical temp", "temp", "fans rpms". Man, such an simple tool would be perfect. **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behaviour. [https://s12.directupload.net/images/200606/by3uk28o.jpg](url) <a href="https://www.directupload.net" target="_blank"><img src="https://s12.directupload.net/images/200606/by3uk28o.jpg" title="Kostenlos Bilder und Fotos hochladen"></a> **Expected behavior** A clear and concise description of what you expected to happen. What I expect to happen? Create a software with only ONE window. In that window there are ONLY 4 things I can do: 1) Select the model 2) Set up critical temp where NBFC goes to 100% in THE SAME window in °C 3) Set up a specific temp in °C and a fan rpm (% of 100) in THE SAME window 4) Hit the "apply button" in THE SAME window 5) Instead of a wiki "pop up infos" above every field 6) Have the actual version number of NBFC in the header 7) Implement, like HWMonitor can do it even it is a windows program, the GPU temp in THE SAME window 8) ??? 9) profit Dont bother me with variables have to be set on a certain way. Do it. And why a wiki if you dont tell me what "0-255" means, like what does your software if I put in 133 or 203? I dont want to need to put in numbers if they are not directly correlated to "°C" or "% of max rpm". **System information** OS: Windows 8.1; 64 NBFC version: NBFC does not show the version in the header (mabye this would be a good feature, you know because you are asking people for the version of your software but you are not willing to show the version on the most simplest way) **Additional context** Add any other context about the problem here. The main problem is that really smart people try to impress dump people like me with all there knowledge. So the tend to include more and more feature in a software no one really needs, but hey they are so smart. So maybe in future we will have fan controlling software with a mathematical calculator in it. I dont want to learn variables, I just want to set up the temp and the fan speed. Like **just a fan controlling software**. It would also be nice NOT to have to look to three or four different windows, read tons of sites in a wiki to get an app started... how about only ONE window, with popup infos, where I can set up ALL I need. Seems a lot simpler to me.

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@Lamb3 commented on GitHub (Jun 12, 2020):

While I agree with some of your frustrations especially regarding the user-friendliness of the app (when it's widely marketed as being user-friendly), I don't think it's right to be downright condescending. I can see why the app is built this way as meddling with the EC is not a straightforward matter.

However back to the topic, I do have more or less the same issue as you whereby the default fan settings just keep overwriting my custom config. Making the fans ramp up and down in a matter of seconds.

I'm starting to think that it might be an issue with Windows EC polling itself interfering with the software's polling intervals. I could be wrong but who knows, hope the author could outline this problem asap as I think he's done a great job creating this software.

@Lamb3 commented on GitHub (Jun 12, 2020): While I agree with some of your frustrations especially regarding the user-friendliness of the app (when it's widely marketed as being user-friendly), I don't think it's right to be downright condescending. I can see why the app is built this way as meddling with the EC is not a straightforward matter. However back to the topic, I do have more or less the same issue as you whereby the default fan settings just keep overwriting my custom config. Making the fans ramp up and down in a matter of seconds. I'm starting to think that it might be an issue with Windows EC polling itself interfering with the software's polling intervals. I could be wrong but who knows, hope the author could outline this problem asap as I think he's done a great job creating this software.

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@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Dec 11, 2020):

This issue is stale because it has been open more than 180 days with no activity. If nobody comments within 7 days, this issue will be closed

@github-actions[bot] commented on GitHub (Dec 11, 2020): This issue is stale because it has been open more than 180 days with no activity. If nobody comments within 7 days, this issue will be closed