Motherboard controlled fan controller
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If the sys fan/cha fan headers are 4 pin, the onboard controller in BIOS is undoubtedly designed for PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) fans. Using a 3 pin fan on them will probably not provide any speed control. They will run at full RPM all the time.
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Oh. Well, fan controllers don't plug into the MB. They usually are fed from one of the PSU's 4 pin Molex connectors and in turn provide connectors to plug in aux fans.
Ex: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007585&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True&SrchInDesc=fan%20controller&Page=1&PageSize=20
Ex: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007585&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&ActiveSearchResult=True&SrchInDesc=fan%20controller&Page=1&PageSize=20
This one allows the mb to control the fan controller just wondering if any others do.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004LKZESI/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/176-4445702-9385221?camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004LKZESI&linkCode=as2&redirect=true&ref_=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl&tag=fancontrollernet-20
Thanks for the replys
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004LKZESI/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/176-4445702-9385221?camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004LKZESI&linkCode=as2&redirect=true&ref_=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl&tag=fancontrollernet-20
Thanks for the replys
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OK, now I understand what you meant by MB controlled. That design is relatively new. MBs just recently started providing PWM controlled system/chassis fans. I've not used one of those type controllers before, but it looks like it would be a great tool if you want your MB's BIOS to auto control aux fans via the single 4 pin header. Is there something wrong with that controller? It looks nice and would seem to do the job. Sunbeam has been making fan controllers for quite awhile, although I have had no experience with them personally. Here is their web page for more info if you haven't already found it: http://www.sunbeamtech.com/PRODUCTS/Rheosmart/6.html
It seems like it would do the job was wanting one with a display if I could .
If there are no other ones that do I was also considering the bitfenix one what do u think of that one ?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BI4VVGY/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BI4VVGY&linkCode=as2&redirect=true&ref_=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl&tag=fancontrollernet-20
If there are no other ones that do I was also considering the bitfenix one what do u think of that one ?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BI4VVGY/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00BI4VVGY&linkCode=as2&redirect=true&ref_=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl&tag=fancontrollernet-20
Ok so after some more research have narrowed it down to 3 as I'm limited to what I can order in Australia and can't find any that work like the sunbeamtech one.
Bit fenix recon
Lamptron fc5v2
Lamptron fct
What do you guys think is a better quality unit so many mixed reviews .
Bit fenix recon
Lamptron fc5v2
Lamptron fct
What do you guys think is a better quality unit so many mixed reviews .
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After watching review videos on all three, I would pick the Lamptron FC5 V2 for sheer appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY66Klwpofw
...the BitFenix Recon Fan Controller for most functional with its added software control: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R2xoAPPQcs
...the basic Lamptron Fan Controller for cost savings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkahwEzVl8o
Personally, I'd probably choose the Bitfenix because of its software and I like the remote capability if the PC is out of site.
...the BitFenix Recon Fan Controller for most functional with its added software control: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R2xoAPPQcs
...the basic Lamptron Fan Controller for cost savings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkahwEzVl8o
Personally, I'd probably choose the Bitfenix because of its software and I like the remote capability if the PC is out of site.
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