Fan Controller

[chappyg]

I have the NZXT Sentry. It can only handle a Max of 4 watt fan output per channel. I am looking for a fan controller card to plug this into to control fans with much higher wattage requirements.

Any sudgestions?

 

[JohnnyLucky]

What kind of fans are you installing?

 

[chappyg]

Nothing special, Just 3 pin fans ... But they draw up to 2 amps each.

120mm x 38mm For a Water Cooled radiator. The current fans are only 1800 Xigma and thay don't move that much air thru the rad.

I need more air flow but that means much more current. I like the display from the NZXT. Or if there is another unit simlilar to the NZXT that can handle more power output... What is it?

 

[WR2]

But they draw up to 2 amps each.

2 Amps each? Don't you mean .2amps?
There are very high performance LED 140mm fans that only use .35amps.

 

[chappyg]

Yes... 2 amps. some are as much as 4 amps 48 watts!

I need 120mm fans I would like to use : Delta "Mega Fast" 120mm x 38mm Fan - 252 CFM (PFB1212UHE-F00)

But I would be happy with a controller that could handle at least 24 watts output per channel.

 

[JohnnyLucky]

WR2 - I had to go look for myself. Those Delta fans are extreme:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835706015

Don't even want to think about the noise level at 65 dba each. Vacuum cleaner for sure!!!

 

[chappyg]

Yup! But Noise it not much of a concern. Temp is! Right now I am running about 94 - 97 deg C

And I want to overclock even more.

 

[hefox]

Yes... 2 amps. some are as much as 4 amps 48 watts!

I need 120mm fans I would like to use : Delta "Mega Fast" 120mm x 38mm Fan - 252 CFM (PFB1212UHE-F00)

But I would be happy with a controller that could handle at least 24 watts output per channel.

24 W per channel?! Uouuu... That it will pretty hard to find. Even Scythe Kaze-Master has "only" 1 amp per channel. I am really interested what you will find because I am looking for a good fan controller.

 

[WR2]

Right now I am running about 94 - 97 deg C And I want to overclock even more.

I hope those are GPU temps.
Without increasing the surface area of your radiator I don't think going for those 252 CFM are going to make as much difference as you hope.
How much extra vibration will those high speed fans impart to your delicate electronics and mechanical parts?

 

[chappyg]

Those are my CPU temps. That is using a Fan CPU Cooler. I am going to Water Cooling. My Rad for the water cooling is mounted externally. Right now with 1800 RPM Xigma fans... There is hardly enough air flow to even feel.