ML30 Gen10 Loud Fans after installing M.2 SSD

[Venatus_iLLE]

After I installed a non-HP M.2 SSD, the CPU and rear fans were locked at 100% because HP doesn't like you not spending hundreds of dollars on their storage. I purchased a Samsung - 970 EVO Plus 500GB M.2 SSD for $70 instead of the $400+ for the HP approved part.

To solve this problem, I used Noctua fans to replace the stock CPU and rear fan and added a front fan, and connected them to a NZXT RGB & Fan Controller paired with the NZXT CAM software to control the fans.

This solution works amazing and even better than the stock fans and mobo fan controller! The NZXT CAM software will automatically control the fan speed based on CPU or GPU temperature (like the stock mobo controller) and you can also display the CPU and GPU temps with a pop out bar on your desktop or by just opening the software.

With the stock CPU and rear fans locked at 100%, I was getting a CPU temp of 50-55 degrees c at system idle. With the three Noctua fans running at only 40% I’m now getting a CPU temp of 32-37 degrees c at system idle, and have yet to get above 60 degrees c.

The NZXT RGB & Fan Controller can control three fans independently, or you can use a splitter to connect all three fans to one port on the Fan Controller or add additional fans if needed. The controller can handle at least three fans per port for a total of nine fans, but it’s based on total watts/fan port, so if you’re adding a lot of fans then check the specs of the NZXT controller and your fans first.

Here is everything I used, and it runs quieter and cooler than stock.

Qty 1 - "Noctua NF-A8 PWM, 80mm 4-Pin Fan" for the CPU. – $16 on Amazon

Qty 2 - "Noctua NF-A9 PWM, 92mm 4-Pin Fan" for the front and rear of the chassis. – $17/each on Amazon

Qty 1 - NZXT RGB & Fan Controller – $25 on Newegg

NZXT CAM Software. – Free download from NZXT website

You can get everything on Amazon or Newegg, or directly from the Noctua and NZXT websites.

I can provide pictures of my setup, installation instructions, and/or links if needed – just ask.

[Suman_1978]

Hi,

Thanks for the update and your other post.

https://community.hpe.com/t5/ProLiant-Servers-ML-DL-SL/ML30-Gen10-fan-so-loud-can-t-work-in-the-same-room/m-p/7059518

Thanks