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3.5inch fan controller for 5 fan build

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October 11, 2014 9:47:28 AM

I've had this gaming PC for a bit (got the parts for dirt cheap off a friend - win)and it's time to resolve some noise issues. The problem is is that I'm running 5 Arctic F12s (non PWM version) in it at full blast and it's always been a little noisy in my case (Cooler Master N200). I was wondering if anybody knew of a 3.5inch controller i could use to control and lower the RPM of all 5 fans since i only have that slot free in my case. My 5.25inch bay has a CD/RW drive in there and I'm not really looking to replace that. Any other method would also be great.

Here is my build:

FX 6100 OCd to 4.2 GHz
Asus M5A78L-M/USB3 Motherboard (modded with Enzotech heatsinks on mosfets)
Sapphire HD5770 OCd
Corsair CX430 - really should get a new PSU... hopefully this one will not blow anytime soon from the OCs

Any help would be great guys!

Cheers,

Mike

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October 11, 2014 10:56:22 AM

sadly it's a 5.25inch one... thanks for the reply though :) 
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October 11, 2014 11:02:24 AM

Brain cramp. My bad. Stand by.
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October 11, 2014 12:03:06 PM

They look nice, but would it work fine via a power splitter on one channel? are there any ways to attach all fans to one control, like a master toggle?
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October 11, 2014 12:39:43 PM

Depending on your case design and whether visible, or not, you could simply use duct tape to block a port. I know of no products to use specifically for that purpose. I suppose you could use a fan as a template to cut your own custom cover as well (like from stiff plastic).
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October 11, 2014 1:14:56 PM

i guess so. do you reckon that lian-li product will manage 5 fans with a splitter?
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October 11, 2014 2:28:23 PM

Vaesor said:
i guess so. do you reckon that lian-li product will manage 5 fans with a splitter?

I would think so. Worth a shot.
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