Suggestions for a fan controller?

[zerox202]

Anybody have a fan controller that works allright?
The CM690 has 7~8 fans, and I need something that could control fan speed. (mobo takes only about 2~3 fans).

Thx in advance!

 

[xringx]

You dont need one... most fans will come with a molex connector so you can hook it up to your powersupply.

If you are worried about noise, either buy good fans to start or you can do a volt mod to reduce the fan speed. Do a google search for "fan volt mod" and you will find it. I recommend against the 7volt mod and go for the 5volt mod if you do more than 2 or 3 fans

 

[zerox202]

Thx. Decided to settle on quite fans. HIPER 120mm and 80mm seems decent at cheap price; although they don't move as much air as some others, they seem pretty quite and 7~8 of those will do the job.

 

[Grimmy]

ZALMAN ZM-MFC1 Fan Controller Panel

I have one on 2 rig's atm. One of them is the CM590. It's not exactly the best perhaps out there, but I like it.

I find it handy to use one of the toggle switch for the side fan, to where you can shut fan off (5v/off/12v) while the system is running, and take the side cover off.

Also, you can daisy chain perhaps 2 fans on one channel, so you don't exactly have to have 7-8 channel controller.

Edit:

Also it uses a 5 1/2 bay. One reason why I got it, since I normally have 1 or 2 bays used. :lol:. o O (might as well use the empty bay)

 

[zerox202]

^ Thx Grimmy for sharing!

 

[gmanvbva]

Sunbeam makes a nice controller for $15.

 

[ArchosSecutor]

I just got a refund on a Scythe Kaze master after 2 failed units. I'll give the Zalman MFC1 a try.

Will it be able to handle 2 3000 RPM Ultra Kaze's and 4 of the strongest version of Slipstreams?

2:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185054&Tpk=Ultra%2bkaze

4:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185060