What is normal fan speed on HP Victus? (i5-12450H / RTX 3050)

[Abcd1237]

There are two fans in my laptop. I recently noticed that they have different speed. 

I used software SpeedFan to check it and indeed. Fan1 showing ~2200 RPM and Fan2 showing ~217 RPM.

I have not changed any settings and did not manually switch it. I'm wondering if everything in normal.

So my questions what is normal speed for both fans and is it normal that they have different speed?

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[zoey7886 · Accepted solution]

@5CD40160KT, Welcome to the HP Support Community!  

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding HP Victus! 

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.  

To address your question — yes, it’s actually normal for the two fans in your HP Victus to run at different speeds. Here's why:

Thermal Zones: Your laptop has different components (like the CPU and GPU) that heat up at different rates depending on the workload. The cooling system is designed to respond to each of these zones independently.

Fan Behavior: One fan may spin faster to cool the CPU while the other may remain slower or even idle if the GPU isn’t under heavy load. It’s a smart thermal design to keep your system cool while being energy-efficient and quieter.

As for the numbers you mentioned:

Fan1 at ~2200 RPM sounds completely normal under moderate load.

Fan2 at ~217 RPM might appear low, but sometimes, depending on temperature readings and workload, a fan may just be idling or spinning minimally.

Also, keep in mind that third-party tools like SpeedFan may not always read fan speeds accurately on newer systems or dual-fan setups, especially if the fan controllers are proprietary.  

Hope this helps! 

Take care, and have an amazing day!  

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[Abcd1237]

Thank you for answering! Very helpful. I'm using thus laptop mostly for gaming and photo editing. Is it okay to turn off "Fan always on" in BIOS? What are benefits and disadvantages of this feature?

[zoey7886]

Hi @Abcd1237, 

Thanks so much for marking the post as Accepted Solution — we really appreciate it! 😊

To your question about "Fan Always On" in BIOS — yes, you can turn it off, especially if you're aiming for quieter performance during light use. Here's a quick breakdown:

✅ Benefits of turning it off:

Quieter operation during idle or low-power tasks

Potentially extends fan lifespan

⚠️ Downsides:

System may get warmer before the fans kick in

Not ideal if you're doing heavy tasks like gaming or photo editing often — those workloads generate more heat

Best advice?
If you're mostly gaming and editing, it's safer to keep it ON to maintain optimal cooling. But if you're just browsing or watching videos, turning it off temporarily is fine.

Let us know if you need help adjusting the setting — always here to help!

Take care,

Regards,