[OT] Computers and cold temperatures & lm-sensors

[compdoc]

>Once the system reaches a stable operating temperature

>the onboard fan controls should keep the system within

>proper operating temperature provided that the air flow

>is not blocked and there is no accumulation of dust etc.

>inside the case.

 

Boards of that age do not have fan control. They only monitor RPM. 

 

Not that it's needed - my garage gets fairly cold in winter, and my systems
(and the drives within the systems) maintain a steady temperature using
constant velocity case fans.

 

Motherboards that support PWM fans have only been around the last few years.

 

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