Fan Controller splitter

bweslake · Oct 16, 2013

Hello!

Im doing an over the top enthusiast build, and was wondering if there is an easy way to get 8 fans on 1 channel on this controller.

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/7715/bus-148/Lamptron_Fan-Atic_5_Port_Military_Switch_Baybus_-_Black.html?id=UqM2QdXU&mv_pc=12835

i already worked out the starting wattage and power consumption all checks out.

the reason for wanting so many on one channel was having 1 channel for each 480mm rad in a push/pull configuration.

Thanks in advance!

Rustyy117 · Oct 16, 2013

Hi,

I think your fan controller will come with some 3 pin fan splitters, but you may need more:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Motherboard-Splitter-Adapter-Cable-Lead/dp/B003OSWPTE

That's probably the easiest way, won't be pretty though.

bweslake · Oct 16, 2013

so you can daisy chain them?

haha ugly as hell!

so its probably between soldering or one 2 way and two 4 way splitters or some other combination.

Rustyy117 · Oct 16, 2013

bweslake :

I've only hooked up 3 AP-29's using this method but it works fine, not sure how the 3 pin adapters would hold up to 60W of power though.
Yep soldering would work and would be tidier (though obviously more work).
These look quite interesting, though I've never used one with a fan controller: http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14666/ele-992/3-Pin_Power_Distribution_PCB_4x_3-pin_4x_2-pin_Block_MMT-PCB-3-4342.html?tl=g34c17s424

bweslake · Oct 16, 2013

should be ~35 watts total for 8 scythe GT's (ap-15 1850rpm) during startup and barely 8 during operation.

so id have 2 channels for 8 fans each

1 channel for 6 fans on a 360 mm rad

and the water pump on the last channel.

still investigating if the water pump on the fan controller is a good idea

http://www.frozencpu.com/products/14961/ex-pmp-173/Swiftech_Dual_Extreme_Duty_Small_Form_Factor_12_VDC_Industrial_PWM_Pump_-_Black_MCP35X2-BK.html?id=UqM2QdXU&mv_pc=13275

Rustyy117 · Oct 16, 2013

bweslake :

Ah ok then, I wouldn't have thought that would be an issue then, nice choice of fans BTW.

I've had Laing DDC 18W pumps before and they can be loud because of the vibrations they cause, I'd recommend a shoggy sandwich to help with the noise.
I don't really see a problem with putting the pumps on the controller providing that you don't turn the voltage down too much. I know some fan controllers have an option to supply the full 12V for a few seconds on start up, I'd recommend taking advantage of that feature if your controller has it.

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