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Fan Control
What Fan Control is
Fan Control is free Windows software for configuring CPU, GPU and case fans. It supports a range of motherboards, GPUs and other hardware such as AIOs, though compatibility depends largely on underlying hardware libraries and plugins. Its documentation describes curve types including RPM mode, Linear, Graph, Mix, Trigger, Flat, Sync and Auto. Users can calibrate controls and tune response time, hysteresis, RPM avoid zones, fan start and stop logic, and step-up and step-down behavior. Profiles can be saved, edited and loaded, with guided setup on first launch. Custom sensors can combine or average readings, apply offsets or read temperatures from a file. Third-party .NET plugins can add temperature, speed or control sensors; listed integrations include HWInfo, Home Assistant sensors, Thermaltake, Corsair, Aquacomputer, NZXT Kraken and Lian Li. The main sensor backend is LibreHardwareMonitor. It supports Windows 10 and 11 and is available as a portable archive or installer, as well as through Scoop, Winget and Chocolatey. The Fan Control plan is free.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users who want to tune CPU, GPU or case fans and configure sensor inputs. Hardware compatibility should be checked, especially for laptops.
What it does well
- Controls CPU, GPU and case fans.
- Offers multiple curve types and profiles.
- Custom sensors can combine readings or apply offsets.
- Third-party .NET plugins can extend sensor support.
What to know first
- Laptop support is limited and model-dependent.
- Modern NVIDIA GPUs commonly impose a 30% minimum fan command.
- Compatibility depends largely on hardware libraries or plugins.
Limits
Laptop support is mostly unavailable unless a plugin supports the particular model. Modern NVIDIA GPUs commonly impose a 30% minimum fan command, and zero-RPM mode depends on the card’s native conditions.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Control | Free software for Windows | Free |
As getfancontrol.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the Fan Control website.
- Choose the portable archive or installer, or use Scoop, Winget, or Chocolatey.
- Run the application and follow its guided first-launch setup.
- Calibrate controls and configure curves, sensors, and fan behavior.
- Save profiles for later editing and loading.
Verdict
Fan Control offers detailed fan curves, tuning options and profile management at no cost. Its hardware support varies, and laptop coverage is particularly limited.
Questions
How much does Fan Control cost?
Fan Control is free software. Its listed plan is free.
Which operating systems does it support?
The supported operating systems are Windows 10 and Windows 11.
Which fans can it control?
It is designed for CPU, GPU, and case fans, with support for a variety of motherboards, GPUs, and other hardware such as AIOs.
Can I use plugins?
Yes. Third-party .NET plugins can add temperature, speed, or control sensors. Listed integrations include HWInfo, Home Assistant, Thermaltake, Corsair, Aquacomputer, NZXT Kraken, and Lian Li.
Does it support laptops?
Laptop support is limited and depends on whether a plugin supports the specific laptop.
Where can I get Fan Control?
The release page offers a portable archive and an installer, and lists Scoop, Winget, and Chocolatey installation methods.
Facts from Fan Control's own pages
- Backend
- The maker says the backend is mainly based on LibreHardwareMonitor, an open source fork of OpenHardwareMonitor. · getfancontrol.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Download options
- The release page offers a portable archive and an installer, and lists Scoop, Winget, and Chocolatey installation methods. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Fan and hardware support
- It is designed to control CPU, GPU, and case fans, with support for a variety of motherboards, GPUs, and other hardware such as AIOs. · getfancontrol.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Fan coverage
- It controls CPU, GPU, and case fans, with support for a variety of motherboards, GPUs, and other hardware such as AIOs. · getfancontrol.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Fan curves
- The documentation describes seven curve types: RPM mode, Linear, Graph, Mix, Trigger, Flat, Sync, and Auto. · getfancontrol.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Fine tuning
- Users can configure calibration, RPM avoid zones, response time, hysteresis, step up and step down behavior, and fan start and stop logic. · getfancontrol.com, 8 Oct 2026
- GPU caveat
- The documentation says modern NVIDIA GPUs commonly enforce a 30% minimum fan command and that zero RPM depends on the card’s native conditions. · getfancontrol.com, 8 Oct 2026
- GPU limitation
- The documentation says modern NVIDIA GPUs commonly impose a 30% minimum fan command and may only enter zero-RPM mode under the card’s own conditions. · getfancontrol.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Hardware backend
- The maker says the backend is mainly based on LibreHardwareMonitor; the release page also lists LibreHardwareMonitor as the main sensor source. · getfancontrol.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Hardware compatibility
- Compatibility depends largely on upstream hardware libraries, and the maker directs hardware support requests to those projects or to plugin contributions. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Hardware limitations
- The maker says laptop support is limited and depends on whether a plugin supports the specific laptop; unsupported devices may show no fans or errors. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The plugin list includes integrations for HWInfo, Home Assistant sensors, Thermaltake, Corsair, Aquacomputer, NZXT Kraken, Lian Li, and other devices and sensor sources. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Laptop limitation
- The FAQ says laptop support is mostly unavailable, though a plugin may support particular laptop models. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Plugins
- Third-party .NET plugins can add temperature, speed, or control sensors, and the release page lists community plugins for devices and sensor sources including Corsair, ASUS, Home Assistant, and HWiNFO. · getfancontrol.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Plugin system
- Third-party developers can extend the software with .NET plugins that add temperature, speed, or control sensors. · getfancontrol.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Profiles
- The release page says users can save, edit, and load multiple profiles. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Profiles and setup
- The release page lists guided first-launch setup and the ability to save, edit, and load multiple profiles. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Fan Control is customizable fan control software for Windows. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The release page says the application, installer, and updater have signed executables, and that version 238 and later no longer ships with WinRing0. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security note
- The release page says Fan Control, its installer, and updater have signed executables, and that version 238 and later no longer ships with WinRing0. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Sensor mixing
- Mix curves and custom sensors can combine existing inputs using functions such as maximum, minimum, average, sum, or subtract. · getfancontrol.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Sensors
- Custom sensors can average or combine readings, apply offsets, or read temperature values from a file. · getfancontrol.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides documentation and directs hardware compatibility requests to the upstream sensor and driver backend or a compatible plugin. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support and contact
- The About page identifies Rémi Mercier and provides [email protected] as the contact email. · getfancontrol.com, 8 Oct 2026
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