Control/Read computer fans using .NET?

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What I'd like to do is to monitor / control my computer fans using C# or VB.Net. Is there any .NET library that allows me to do this in a simple way?

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 10 '11 at 18:53

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Have a look at Open Hardware Monitor. It is an opensource .NET project.

answered Jan 10 '11 at 18:53

leppie

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score -1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 12:32

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You might want to take a look at the Win32_Fan_Class, which is accessible through Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) - which .NET through System.Management, if I recall correctly.

Hope this helps you out.

Edit: Here are a couple of related links/questionsthat I found regarding fan / hardware access through code (primarily in C++, but could be useful to some)

Programatically Access Fan on a Laptop

Using WMI in C# - DreamInCode.net

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answered Jan 10 '11 at 18:58

Rion Williams

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Find me a consumer PC/motherboard that exposes that info, and I'll try send you $10. – leppie Jan 10 '11 at 19:01

Control/Read computer fans using .NET?

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