[Lex Computer & Tech Group/LCTG] Fan, I assume

[Robert Primak]

 I thought the Resource Monitor is part of the Task Manager in recent versions of Windows 10.
In any event, it is a useful tool.
My take is that some programs have code which makes the fan run, regardless of actual heat conditions. It may be hard-coded into the app. Makes me wonder if there's also other stuff going on which may unnecessarily tax memory or disk activity. 
All that activity for a game app may also be an indication that it's spying on other apps or uploading data from your device. Or that it is downloading ads to show to you during play. I would monitor for these aspects if I knew how to do so. The tools suggested by others here might offer some clues.
Also, if this is a changed behavior when the app was upgraded, I would definitely be looking into what exact behaviors of the app changed from the old version to the present version. 
-- Bob Primak 


    On Thursday, June 17, 2021, 10:47:52 AM EDT, Jonathan Goode <jonathan.goode at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 Hi John -
I have found the free Resource Monitor to be useful to see what programs are doing, more than Task Manager. it's available here:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8120
Jonathan

On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 10:05 AM Paul G <paul.garmon at gmail.com> wrote:

Maybe install something like this and see if it's really overheating or just confused:   
   - https://winbuzzer.com/2020/06/12/how-to-use-speedfan-for-fan-speed-control-in-windows-10-xcxwbt/

Nice to know actual numbers and then be able to override things if you disagree with the system.  Even so, it's turning on the fan because it thinks it's hot.  There are often several fans: case fan (sometimes more than one), CPU fan, maybe a graphics card fan?
Paul
On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 9:19 AM Stan Rose <rosesta at gmail.com> wrote:

Most likely, when you play the game your computer is doing more and overheating. The first, and easiest, thing to try is cleaning the filters/intake openings and fans. Best way is via a can of compressed air. But, it will be really messy so make sure the surrounding area is covered.



That's good advice in any case (assuming it's at all dusty/dirty).  Maybe take the machine outside and clean it so you don't pollute your inside air? ;)
Paul
On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 8:57 AM john rudy <jjrudy1 at comcast.net> wrote:


I play duplicate bridge on an app called BBO.  I’m on Windows 10 (latest release) using an HP ENVYdesktop.

Starting about 2 weeks ago when I play bridge what I assume is a fan goes on very loudly for about 3-4 seconds and this occurs a couple of times a minute.  When I do anything else, like email and word for an hour there is not a single peep.

 

Has anyone run into something like this?

John

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