debianos said:
If you want the Scythe with auto mode I believe you have to go with the Kaze Server.
http://www.overclockers.com/scythe-kaze-server-fan-cont...
I'm considering that one, although it's pricey where I am. A lot of people seem to like their Sunbeams if you look, and maybe Silverstone has some models worth checking out. I think I recall some good reviews about the Thermaltake HardCano 12SE, if you feel like reading some more reviews. The controls seem to clumsy for me, I like the idea of direct knob controls of the Scythe and Zalmann models. The NesteQ FanMax 8 lets you control eight fans, in two groups of eight, that might keep you from needing to put two fans on one line.
I'll leave the researching up to you, I was just reading reviews last week and wanted to add some options for you. I probably won't buy for several days yet as I'm busy otherwise, so feel free to leave some feedback in my thread if you get something up before I do:
http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/280060-10-controlle...
I couldn't find anything interesting from Silverstone on their website. They only seem to have some sort of ESA controller which only works with nvidia chipsets (RIP).
Regarding anything related to Aerocool, none of them seems powerful enough (0.33A per fan), and they look like cheap toys with flashy lights (i'm not reviewing it but just by looking at their pics). The ones i've read reviews of are the three 5.25' dual slot controllers.
Regarding Sunbeam, they seems to have a product named chromatic windmill, controls 7 fans with 10W for each channel, couldn't find it anywhere i could buy from though.
The NestQ FanMax 8 doesn't have auto mode, and i also couldn't find Thermaltake's HardCano 12SE or 13.
I know that automatic fan control through temperature may not be as accurate as having them onboard but i was actually hoping i could find a good product from a reputable company that has this feature.
I like Zalman and they products in general are top notch, but i still don't understand why they didn't introduce the automatic fan control on their MFC3.
The main point of having automatic fan control is when gaming the fans will rev up on their own and slow down to a silent point for normal usage.
The Scythe Kaze Server 5.25 looks like a good controller but i haven't read many consumer reviews online and none of the professional reviews are from Tom's Hardware
I'm picky.
DebianOS, i've read the posts on your thread and there's a possibility i may end up buying a good ASUS motherboard with 5 fan controllers or more. the ASUS P6X58D Premium looks like a good contender. Throwing 70$ on a fan controller unless you have more than 5 fans is pointless when you can purchase a good motherboard and pay the extra for the features. At least that is what i'm leaning towards now.