Best fan controler thread?

Technohead

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Is there a best fan controler guide\thread? Or anything of that nature? havent seen one yet.. but any help or link to one would be appreciated. ;)
 
Depends on what you're looking for. Some adjust 0-12V, some start @ 5. Some have lights and displays, some are discreet and just control fans. I haven't come across a fan controller yet that doesn't do what it says it does-just make sure that you get one that meets your needs.

If none meet your needs, build your own. I build a controller for my Tornado because I wanted to be able to run it at any speed and shut it off with a push button. Got a rheostat and a switch and wired it up. The sky's the limit.
 
a simple Pulse Width Modulation circuit would also be an easy alternative to buying a controller, a few bucks in components and you are good to go!
 
Hi:
I've just built a new computer in an Antec P180 case.
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=81800

I installed this

Thermaltake Hardcano 13 5.25in Multi Function drive bay
controller w/6 IN 1 card reader & LCD disp. Part #: A2259
http://www.thermaltake.com/accessories/a2259hardcano13/a2259hardcano13.htm

to control these 2 (replacements for the included 4pin only) 120x25mm 4pin/3pin
Antec TriCool DBB fans Part# 761345-75121-6
http://www.antec.com/us/productDetails.php?ProdID=75121

I also installed this

Zalman CNPS9500 LED Copper CPU Heat Sink 92MM Fan 1350-2600RPM
18-27.5DBA W/Blue LED
http://www.zalman.co.kr/eng/product/view.asp?idx=165&code=005009
It comes with a FanMate2 controller which I mounted on the cover of the empty
5.25" bay just below the Hardcano13.

BTW, the Antec fans are mounted in the front and upper rear. I covered the case
blowhole with clear duct tape and replaced the blowhole grille.

Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe nForce4 SLI X16
http://www.asus.com.tw/products4.aspx?l1=3&l2=15&l3=0&model=744&modelmenu=1
No chipset fan ... has a heatpipe.

Thats what I've done.
Very strong, filtered airflow and quiet too.
The Hardcano13 and FanMate2 controllers work well and as adverised.

Happy trailz,
 
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