[arch-general] MSI AMD R7 260x fan speed with AMDGPU
Hi all, I have a little problem with my R7 260x because of which I must check if the fan is working at startup. If it isn't, I give the fan a little push with my finger so it starts working. The fan gets jammed every fortnight or so (I didn't send the fan for repair or warranty claim because I'm sooo lazy, and now I am in another country). Anyway, the point is that I must be able to see my fan speed. Currently, I am using AMD Catalyst just because it lets me find out my fan speed with: aticonfig --pplib-cmd "get fanspeed 0" I would like to get rid of this driver and install AMDGPU. Last time I tried AMDGPU it was around an year ago, and back then fan monitoring fucntion wasn't available. I would like to ask you guys if this function is available now? And if not, how can I get fan speed readings without the AMD Catalyst software? Any help would be appreciated! regards, Fulcrum
When the fan needs some push to start, then you probably have faulty capacitor. You can send it for repair on electrician. As for your question, maybe lm_sensors might show gpu fan speed.
When the fan needs some push to start, then you probably have faulty capacitor. You can send it for repair on electrician. As for your question, maybe lm_sensors might show gpu fan speed.
On Sat, Aug 13, 2016 at 12:33:46PM +0300, Alex Theotokatos via arch-general wrote:
When the fan needs some push to start, then you probably have faulty capacitor. You can send it for repair on electrician. As for your question, maybe lm_sensors might show gpu fan speed.
Just for the record, 99% of all computer fans are brushless fans, and do not have a starting / run capacitor the way many larger compressor motors / house fans / AC motors do. PC fans have an internal microcontroller controlling their operation, so any fail-to-start problem that is resolved by pushing the fan is definitely a bearing failure. PC fans are absurdly cheap, however, so my recommendation would be to throw it away and buy a new one. You'll spend more time and effort trying to fix the fan than a new fan is worth. --Sean
On Sat, 13 Aug 2016 03:49:53 +0000
Foxtrot Mike via arch-general
Hi all,
I have a little problem with my R7 260x because of which I must check if the fan is working at startup. If it isn't, I give the fan a little push with my finger so it starts working. The fan gets jammed every fortnight or so (I didn't send the fan for repair or warranty claim because I'm sooo lazy, and now I am in another country).
Anyway, the point is that I must be able to see my fan speed. Currently, I am using AMD Catalyst just because it lets me find out my fan speed with:
aticonfig --pplib-cmd "get fanspeed 0"
I would like to get rid of this driver and install AMDGPU. Last time I tried AMDGPU it was around an year ago, and back then fan monitoring fucntion wasn't available. I would like to ask you guys if this function is available now? And if not, how can I get fan speed readings without the AMD Catalyst software? Any help would be appreciated!
regards, Fulcrum
HI . If your fan needs a poke to get it to run then the bearings are at best dry at worst failed you can use a little light oil if it is a sleeve bearing (do NOT be fooled by a sticker that says ball bearings) almost every one i have seen that claimed ball bearings are all sleeve bearings which dry out . If you have time to faf around you can strip the fan remove the sleeve bearing and soak it in hot oil fora couple of hours then refit it but your best bet is to replace the fan unit . Pete .
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Alex Theotokatos
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Foxtrot Mike
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pete nikolic
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Sean Greenslade