So, is it the software that's malfunctioning, the sensors that are defective or is it my CPU cooling system?Īs far as CPU cooling, I'm using a 212 EVO with push-pull configuration. On the other hand, the PCH temps show random dips into 0C. Then if you look at T_Sensor1, it shows a temp of 33C even though there is no sensor plugged into the header on the Mobo.

The old AI Suite 2 did not display such variations! Now, with my new Mobo (ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA) and using AI Suite 3, I'm getting some readings I wanted to see if they are acceptable or not.Īs you can see, the CPU temps tend to spike with every minor PC activity, opening a folder, moving mouse cursor around the screen.etc. I am familiar with AI Suite 2 and Fan Xpert 2 that came with it on my previous Mobo (P8Z77-M PRO), after 2 years of use, I had started getting some weird temp readings such as +100C or - 60 C CPU temps, while every other temp monitoring software I ran alongside with AI Suite 2 did not register any of these temps. I have the CPU fan set to PWM mode on both PCs, so Fan Xpert 3 actually doesn't have any advantages for me.I have recently upgraded Mobo and CPU and installed the new ASUS AI Suite 3 and I had a few questions regarding the temp readings I've been getting. Looking at my 2 previous boards, which is a Z170 board with Fan Xpert 3 & a H170 board with Fan Xpert 2+, the difference between them is that v3 has 'disabled/auto/DC mode/PWM mode' in its CPU Q-Fan Control, while the v2+ only has 'disabled/PWM mode'. Apart from a quote ' Fan Xpert 4 featuring Fan Auto Tuning function and multiple thermistors selection for optimized system cooling control ', which is just marketing speak. However, I've found no practical details about Fan Xpert 4. But if Fan Xpert 4 would have a useful feature compared to a slightly cheaper sibling with v2+, I'd probably spend the extra money on a board with v4. I don't need a highend board, cause I'll go for a 65W TDP midrange CPU and don't intend to do overclocking. Looking at the current offerings I see cheaper boards with Fan Xpert 2+, while the more expensive boards have Fan Xpert 4. High on my list of priorities is quiet cooling, and like on my current desktop I'd like to use the Fan Xpert feature again to dynamically control the fan speeds based on the CPU temp.

I've had many Asus boards over the years, and most likely my next one will be from that brand once again. I'm looking for a new mobo for a new build after the summer.

Fan xpert 3