2 super quick questions about my R10

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Finally I got my R10 today. The experience is radically different than I have expected. After BIOS update, my RAMs are running at 3600mhz without issue, and biggest surprise is the fans behave very identical at idle or during super heavy 4k gaming (Cyberpunk 2077 4K high preset).

I was expecting the jet engine to engage so I can launch MSI afterburner to tweak a little bit, but it NEVER happened. The whole system is acting the same way as being idle. 6800XT triple fans are super quiet and 95% of the time in windows interface they will remain 0rpm, keeping the GPU at 45-50C range.

I only have 2 super quick questions hoping for answers:

1. Per HWiNFO, the Chassis Fan is constantly running at 5100rpm, while CPU and Power fan remain at 1200rpm. Is that the front chassis fan it is referring to? If that is the case I would replace it with 2000rpm super quiet fan and be done with it.

2. I use a Bluetooth 5.1 mechanical keyboard so when I power on the system, it will give me a BIOS error saying "cannot find a keyboard". Is there any way to bypass this error message?

Thank you guys for being so awesome that I have learned a ton of info before my rig arrives, making my hands-on experience seamlessly well. I would really appreciate any help for above questions.

Vanadiel · Answer

HWInfo could be incorrect on the fan RPM. These systems use a bit of a different fan controller chip than what is used in general out there.

I would double check that reading with openhardware monitor "Alienware" Edition: Alienware Edition

For Bluetooth I am afraid I will not be of much help, as I use USB connected keyboards. Maybe someone else might have some insight on that.

Congrats on that machine, and good to hear it's a triple fan cooler on the GPU. I always thought they all came with double fans.

r72019 · Answer

'1. Per HWiNFO, the Chassis Fan is constantly running at 5100rpm, while CPU and Power fan remain at 1200rpm. Is that the front chassis fan it is referring to? If that is the case I would replace it with 2000rpm super quiet fan and be done with it.' HWinfo is reading it incorrectly.  The 5100 RPM fan is either the CPU fan, or the AIO pump, depending on whether you have air or liquid cooling.  If the chassis fan were running at 5100, it would be VERY loud.

Meister Bing · Answer

Update: I find a Logitech Unifying receiver and add it to the USB port, no more Error code on POST for not having a keyboard

Rabbitdude · Answer

Disable Zero RPM in the Radeon settings if you want cooler idle temps

Vanadiel · Answer

I have a similar setup for my Corsair Mouse. Glad you got it resolved.

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