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Fan Control

Fan Control is free, highly customizable fan-control software for Windows 10 and Windows 11.

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#10 of 31
Score
6.4
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What Fan Control is

Fan Control is free, highly customizable fan-control software for Windows 10 and Windows 11. It can manage CPU, GPU, and case fans across a range of motherboards, graphics cards, and other hardware such as AIOs. Users can choose among curve types including RPM mode, Linear, Graph, Mix, Trigger, Flat, Sync, and Auto, then tune calibration, response time, hysteresis, step behavior, RPM avoid zones, and fan start and stop logic. It supports saving, editing, and loading multiple profiles, 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. Hardware compatibility depends largely on upstream libraries and plugins. The maker notes limited laptop support, while modern NVIDIA cards commonly impose a 30% minimum fan command.

Good

  • Free software for Windows 10 and Windows 11.
  • Controls CPU, GPU, and case fans.
  • Offers multiple curve types and fine-tuning controls.
  • Profiles can be saved, edited, and loaded.
  • Plugins can add sensors and device integrations.

Watch out

  • Laptop support is mostly unavailable without a compatible plugin.
  • Hardware compatibility depends on upstream libraries and plugins.
  • Modern NVIDIA GPUs commonly enforce a 30% minimum fan command.
  • Zero-RPM operation depends on the graphics card’s own conditions.

Who it suits

Fan Control suits Windows users who want to configure CPU, GPU, or case-fan behavior with adjustable curves and profiles. It is a less certain fit for laptop owners, since support depends on a plugin for the specific model.

Verdict

Fan Control offers extensive curve, sensor, and profile options for compatible Windows hardware. Check device support first, especially for laptops, and account for the fan-command limits documented for many modern NVIDIA GPUs.

Plans and prices

From Fan Control's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.

All about pricing
PlanPriceWhat it gives you
Fan ControlFreeFree software for Windows

The facts

Each one read from Fan Control's own pages, with the date it was checked.

What it does

Backend
The maker says the backend is mainly based on LibreHardwareMonitor, an open source fork of OpenHardwareMonitor.checked 8 Oct 2026
Download options
The release page offers a portable archive and an installer, and lists Scoop, Winget, and Chocolatey installation methods.checked 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.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
Fan curves
The documentation describes seven curve types: RPM mode, Linear, Graph, Mix, Trigger, Flat, Sync, and Auto.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
Laptop limitation
The FAQ says laptop support is mostly unavailable, though a plugin may support particular laptop models.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
Plugin system
Third-party developers can extend the software with .NET plugins that add temperature, speed, or control sensors.checked 8 Oct 2026
Profiles
The release page says users can save, edit, and load multiple profiles.checked 8 Oct 2026
Profiles and setup
The release page lists guided first-launch setup and the ability to save, edit, and load multiple profiles.checked 8 Oct 2026
Purpose
Fan Control is customizable fan control software for Windows.checked 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.checked 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.checked 8 Oct 2026
Sensor mixing
Mix curves and custom sensors can combine existing inputs using functions such as maximum, minimum, average, sum, or subtract.checked 8 Oct 2026
Sensors
Custom sensors can average or combine readings, apply offsets, or read temperature values from a file.checked 8 Oct 2026
Support
The maker provides documentation and directs hardware compatibility requests to the upstream sensor and driver backend or a compatible plugin.checked 8 Oct 2026
Support and contact
The About page identifies Rémi Mercier and provides [email protected] as the contact email.checked 8 Oct 2026

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