Fan controllers

[Heinzen]

Hey guys, I was checking NXZT sentry 2 fan controller, but I got to find out that for somereason CM's R4s don't work properly with it. I'm planning to buy a pair of R4 to place in my HAF 922 top.

I don't think I have enough jacks to power up everything, since my MoBo has 2 chipset coolers. Either way... I wanted some suggestions of Fan Controllers where the price ranges between 20 and 50 US$.


Preferred stores:
Tiger Direct (www.tigerdirect.com)
CompUSA (www.tigerdirect.com)
Newegg (www.newegg.com)
Besbuy (www.bestbuy.com)


Cheers

 

[Heinzen]

Bump, I have to buy it today. Halp

 

[manofchalk]

The NZXT Sentry Mix is what I use, and I love the thing. Doesnt have an LED screen or temperature sensors, but thats what I like about it.

Though recently it seems to have gone out of stock everywhere.
The NZXT Sentry Mesh is a good option as well. $25
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811992007&Tpk=NZXT%20Sentry%20Mesh

 

[Heinzen]

What about this one, any known issues with the product itself or CM's fans?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4975121&pagenumber=2&RSort=1&csid=ITD&recordsPerPage=5&body=REVIEWS#CustomerReviewsBlock

 

[manofchalk]

Not sure, read some reviews on that particular controller.
There shouldnt be any issues with fans. All it does (in a nutshell) is change the voltage going to the fan, no reason why any particular brand wont work with it.

 

[amuffin]

It's just a 3 pin fan, you can always use the molex adapters and hook those up to the fan controller.

 

[Heinzen]

I know right, but still, if I use the molex adapters, my cable management will turn into a huge mess...

Any other suggestions?

 

[Heinzen]

Sorry for the bump. I did check some Sentry 2 reviews, and I noticed that they have some particular issues with most of R4's. I think they mentioned that sentry 2 doesn't provide enough voltage to sustain the fan.

Anyone - preferably someone who owns this set - knows if this particular R4 model has any issues?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103091

 

[Mousemonkey]

Bump, I have to buy it today. Halp

Don't...

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